Halsidanga - Illambazar, Birbhum

Halsidanga is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 40.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Illambazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halsidanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halsidanga is 318035. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.03 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Halsidanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Halsidanga

According to the 2011 Census, Halsidanga village had a total population of 695 people, including 352 males and 343 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.98%, with male literacy at 93.09% and female literacy at 92.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Halsidanga

Halsidanga is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Halsidanga

Halsidanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Halsidanga is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Halsidanga is about 40.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halsidanga

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Halsidanga village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Halsidanga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Halsidanga village are given below:

FAQs about Halsidanga