Belgharia - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Belgharia is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belgharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belgharia is 311222. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.04 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Belgharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belgharia

As per Census 2011, Belgharia village has a total population of 1,022 people, consisting of 501 males and 521 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 724 literate and 298 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 491 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Belgharia

Belgharia 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 Belgharia

Belgharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Belgharia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Belgharia is about 10.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belgharia

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

Health Facilities in Belgharia

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

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