Belain

Belain is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.6km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Belain village. As per 2009 stats, Chakvrigu is the gram panchayat of Belain village.

Here you can discover what makes Belain unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Belain’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Belain

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Belain is 311162. The village spans a total geographical area of 117.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733102. Balurghat is nearest town to Belain village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Belain village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Belain

Population of Belain

According to the 2011 Census, Belain has a total population of about 661, with approximately 338 males and 323 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 448 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 90. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.06%, with male literacy at about 69.82% and female literacy near 49.85%. There are around 165 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Belain's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Belain

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Belain. As per the 2011 stats, Belain had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Belain

Knowing the nearby villages of Belain helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Belain.

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