Bele - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Bele is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 11.2 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Prasadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bele village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bele is 314843. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.2 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bele

According to the 2011 Census, Bele village had a total population of 463 people, including 245 males and 218 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.31%, with male literacy at 58.06% and female literacy at 52.13%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bele

Bele 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 Bele

Bele is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Bele is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Bele is about 11.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bele

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

Health Facilities in Bele

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

FAQs about Bele