Betna - Hanskhali, Nadia

Betna is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 13.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Betna Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Betna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betna is 321837. The village covers a total geographical area of 1029.28 hectares and falls under the 741505 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Betna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Betna

According to the 2011 Census, Betna village had a total population of 5,633 people, including 2,907 males and 2,726 females, living in 1,356 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.88%, with male literacy at 81.52% and female literacy at 71.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Betna

Betna 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 Betna

Betna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mayurhat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Betna is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Betna is about 13.4 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 Betna

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

Health Facilities in Betna

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

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