Berij - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Berij is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 11.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ruipukur. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berij village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berij is 321695. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.9 hectares and falls under the 741103 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Berij

As per Census 2011, Berij village has a total population of 321 people, consisting of 163 males and 158 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 184 literate and 137 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Berij are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population321163158
Child Population (0–6 yrs)441826
Literate Population18410480
Illiterate Population1375978

Nearby Villages of Berij

Berij 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Rui Pukur (p)East0.22 km
ShyamnagarWest1.00 km
BahadurpurNorth-East1.91 km
SardangaNorth-West2.49 km
AmghataSouth-West2.63 km
GhasighataWest2.78 km
KanthaliamathNorth3.17 km
MollaparaWest3.33 km
Subarna BeharSouth3.39 km
RajapurNorth-West3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Berij

Berij is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bahadurpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Berij is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Berij is about 11.7 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 Berij

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Berij

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Berij

Where is Berij located?

Berij village is located in Krishnagar - I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Berij?

The Gram Panchayat of Berij is Ruipukur..

What is the pincode of Berij?

The pincode of Berij is 741103.

What is the population of Berij?

Berij has a total population of 321, including 163 males and 158 females.

How many households are there in Berij?

There are 79 households in Berij.

What is the literacy rate in Berij?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Berij is 57.32%. Male literacy is 63.80% and female literacy is 50.63%.