Beldiha - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Beldiha is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Goghat and around 96.2 km from Chinsura. Shyambazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beldiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beldiha is 324184. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.3 hectares and falls under the 712122 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Beldiha

As per Census 2011, Beldiha village has a total population of 2,185 people, consisting of 1,127 males and 1,058 females. The village has 494 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,426 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 346 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 570 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Beldiha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1851,1271,058
Child Population (0–6 yrs)216107109
Scheduled Castes (SC)346177169
Scheduled Tribes (ST)570299271
Literate Population1,426816610
Illiterate Population759311448

Nearby Villages of Beldiha

Beldiha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AnduaSouth-West1.49 km
ShyambazarWest1.66 km
BankajolNorth2.60 km
MasinapurNorth-East2.62 km
FuluiNorth-West2.95 km
Bara SalabeltalaSouth-West3.04 km
KarnapurSouth-West3.10 km
BaladwipEast3.15 km
JaykrishnapurNorth3.26 km
KunarpurNorth3.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Beldiha

Beldiha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bogri Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Beldiha is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Beldiha is about 96.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beldiha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Beldiha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Beldiha

Where is Beldiha located?

Beldiha village is located in Goghat - II Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Beldiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Beldiha is Shyambazar.

What is the pincode of Beldiha?

The pincode of Beldiha is 712122.

What is the population of Beldiha?

Beldiha has a total population of 2,185, including 1,127 males and 1,058 females.

How many households are there in Beldiha?

There are 494 households in Beldiha.

What is the literacy rate in Beldiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beldiha is 65.26%. Male literacy is 72.40% and female literacy is 57.66%.