Balsunda - Sainthia, Birbhum

Balsunda is a village situated in the Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Banagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balsunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balsunda is 317310. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.1 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Balsunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sainthia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balsunda

According to the 2011 Census, Balsunda village had a total population of 2,840 people, including 1,494 males and 1,346 females, living in 675 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.09%, with male literacy at 84.34% and female literacy at 71.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 701, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Balsunda

Balsunda 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 Balsunda

Balsunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sainthia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Balsunda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balsunda

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

Health Facilities in Balsunda

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

FAQs about Balsunda