Balidaha - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Balidaha is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 36.5 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balidaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balidaha is 324655. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.43 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Balidaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balidaha

According to the 2011 Census, Balidaha village had a total population of 1,376 people, including 707 males and 669 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.20%, with male literacy at 90.92% and female literacy at 79.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 393, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Balidaha

Balidaha 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 Balidaha

Balidaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Balidaha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Balidaha is about 36.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balidaha

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

Health Facilities in Balidaha

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

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