Bheria - Labpur, Birbhum

Bheria is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 34.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chauhatta-mahodari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bheria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bheria is 317480. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.31 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Bheria

According to the 2011 Census, Bheria village had a total population of 639 people, including 329 males and 310 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.34%, with male literacy at 89.83% and female literacy at 80.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395.

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

Nearby Villages of Bheria

Bheria 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 Bheria

Bheria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Bheria is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bheria is about 34.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bheria

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

Health Facilities in Bheria

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

FAQs about Bheria