Belun - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Belun is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 16.5 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Dahapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belun is 314820. The village covers a total geographical area of 562.3 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Berhampore is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Belun

According to the 2011 Census, Belun village had a total population of 2,438 people, including 1,247 males and 1,191 females, living in 540 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.92%, with male literacy at 77.45% and female literacy at 66.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 986, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 561.

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

Nearby Villages of Belun

Belun 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 Belun

Belun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Niyalish Para, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampore to Belun is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Belun is about 16.5 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 Belun

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

Health Facilities in Belun

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

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