Berail - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Berail is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 87.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berail is 310353. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.76 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Berail

According to the 2011 Census, Berail village had a total population of 2,459 people, including 1,206 males and 1,253 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.85%, with male literacy at 77.20% and female literacy at 60.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,006, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Berail

Berail 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 Berail

Berail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Berail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Berail is about 87.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berail

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

Health Facilities in Berail

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

FAQs about Berail