Balundi - Arambag, Hooghly

Balundi is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Arambag and around 69.3 km from Chinsura. Mayapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balundi is 324265. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.11 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Balundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Balundi

According to the 2011 Census, Balundi village had a total population of 3,300 people, including 1,725 males and 1,575 females, living in 732 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.94%, with male literacy at 81.67% and female literacy at 73.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,351, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Balundi

Balundi 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 Balundi

Balundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Balundi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Balundi is about 69.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balundi

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

Health Facilities in Balundi

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

FAQs about Balundi