Betai - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Betai is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Batai-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Betai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betai is 321234. The village covers a total geographical area of 1803.97 hectares and falls under the 741163 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Betai

As per Census 2011, Betai village has a total population of 20,774 people, consisting of 10,761 males and 10,013 females. The village has 4,765 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,063 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 14,207 literate and 6,567 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15,324 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20,77410,76110,013
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,0631,065998
Scheduled Castes (SC)15,3247,9587,366
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1327359
Literate Population14,2077,8666,341
Illiterate Population6,5672,8953,672

Nearby Villages of Betai

Betai 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)
BhatparaNorth-East2.84 km
Betai JitpurSouth-West2.93 km
HaripurNorth-West3.05 km
MobarakpurNorth3.59 km
BalarampurWest3.82 km
Chak BalarampurNorth3.99 km
BagakhaliSouth4.59 km
KaraigachhiSouth-West4.84 km
BahadurpurNorth-West4.99 km
ChhitkaNorth-West5.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Betai

Betai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Betai is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Betai is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Betai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Betai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Betai

Where is Betai located?

Betai village is located in Tehatta - I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Betai?

The Gram Panchayat of Betai is Batai-i.

What is the pincode of Betai?

The pincode of Betai is 741163.

What is the population of Betai?

Betai has a total population of 20,774, including 10,761 males and 10,013 females.

How many households are there in Betai?

There are 4,765 households in Betai.

What is the literacy rate in Betai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Betai is 68.39%. Male literacy is 73.10% and female literacy is 63.33%.