Belmuri - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Belmuri is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 26.9 km from Chinsura. Belmuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belmuri is 324720. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.19 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Belmuri 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 Belmuri

According to the 2011 Census, Belmuri village had a total population of 2,836 people, including 1,408 males and 1,428 females, living in 722 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.79%, with male literacy at 84.63% and female literacy at 72.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 891, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 559.

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

Nearby Villages of Belmuri

Belmuri 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 Belmuri

Belmuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Belmuri is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Belmuri is about 26.9 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 Belmuri

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

Health Facilities in Belmuri

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

FAQs about Belmuri