Berui - Pandua, Hooghly

Berui is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Pandua and around 27.4 km from Chinsura. Jamnagarmondalaii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berui village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berui is 324873. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.46 hectares and falls under the 712147 pincode. Chinsura is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Berui

According to the 2011 Census, Berui village had a total population of 1,306 people, including 655 males and 651 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.29%, with male literacy at 79.13% and female literacy at 69.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 483.

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

Nearby Villages of Berui

Berui 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 Berui

Berui is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundooah, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsura to Berui is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Berui is about 27.4 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 Berui

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

Health Facilities in Berui

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

FAQs about Berui