Bali - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Bali is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 9.9 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Prasadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bali is 314832. The village covers a total geographical area of 515.47 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Chunikhali is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bali

According to the 2011 Census, Bali village had a total population of 7,892 people, including 4,035 males and 3,857 females, living in 1,850 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.88%, with male literacy at 67.36% and female literacy at 64.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,041, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Bali

Bali 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 Bali

Bali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Cossimbazar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunikhali to Bali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Bali is about 9.9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bali

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

Health Facilities in Bali

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

FAQs about Bali