Balia Danga - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Balia Danga is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 40.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Anishmali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balia Danga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balia Danga is 322142. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.57 hectares and falls under the 741253 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Balia Danga

According to the 2011 Census, Balia Danga village had a total population of 3,930 people, including 1,982 males and 1,948 females, living in 873 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.71%, with male literacy at 80.04% and female literacy at 73.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 957, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Balia Danga

Balia Danga 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 Balia Danga

Balia Danga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pancheberia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Balia Danga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Balia Danga is about 40.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balia Danga

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

Health Facilities in Balia Danga

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

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