Betahar - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Betahar is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 91.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Karanji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Betahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betahar is 310433. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.4 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Betahar

According to the 2011 Census, Betahar village had a total population of 1,942 people, including 946 males and 996 females, living in 422 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.10%, with male literacy at 73.97% and female literacy at 62.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 729, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Betahar

Betahar 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 Betahar

Betahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Betahar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Betahar is about 91.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Betahar

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

Health Facilities in Betahar

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

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