Balichaturi - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Balichaturi is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Shyampur and around 49.9 km from Howrah. Balichaturi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balichaturi is 333152. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.81 hectares and falls under the 711315 pincode. Uluberirtown is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Balichaturi

According to the 2011 Census, Balichaturi village had a total population of 1,829 people, including 926 males and 903 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.72%, with male literacy at 82.45% and female literacy at 66.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 663.

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

Nearby Villages of Balichaturi

Balichaturi 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 Balichaturi

Balichaturi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamluk, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberirtown to Balichaturi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Balichaturi is about 49.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balichaturi

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

Health Facilities in Balichaturi

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

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