Beldanga - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Beldanga is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 75.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beldanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beldanga is 310338. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.14 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Beldanga

According to the 2011 Census, Beldanga village had a total population of 1,353 people, including 686 males and 667 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.22%, with male literacy at 69.54% and female literacy at 46.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Beldanga

Beldanga 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 Beldanga

Beldanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaliyaganj, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Beldanga is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Beldanga is about 75.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beldanga

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

Health Facilities in Beldanga

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

FAQs about Beldanga