Beja - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Beja is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 33.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Daspalsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beja is 316690. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.6 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Beja

As per Census 2011, Beja village has a total population of 1,882 people, consisting of 981 males and 901 females. The village has 473 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 297 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,133 literate and 749 illiterate residents. Additionally, 506 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Beja are given below:

Nearby Villages of Beja

Beja 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 Beja

Beja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sainthia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Beja is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Beja is about 33.6 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 Beja

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

Health Facilities in Beja

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

FAQs about Beja