Beara - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Beara is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Bagda and around 69.7 km from Barasat. Koniara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beara is 322424. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.65 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Beara

As per Census 2011, Beara village has a total population of 3,712 people, consisting of 1,940 males and 1,772 females. The village has 894 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 430 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,572 literate and 1,140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,209 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7121,9401,772
Child Population (0–6 yrs)430193237
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,209632577
Scheduled Tribes (ST)954
Literate Population2,5721,4401,132
Illiterate Population1,140500640

Nearby Villages of Beara

Beara 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)
HarinathpurNorth-West1.07 km
KarangaSouth-West1.55 km
Ghat PatilaNorth-East1.79 km
KaniaraSouth-East1.96 km
TankshaliNorth2.10 km
TeghariEast2.39 km
Uttar BaliadangaEast2.49 km
ParmadanNorth-West2.90 km
DurgapurSouth2.95 km
Beara ChakNorth-East3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Beara

Beara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Beara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Beara is about 69.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beara

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

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

Health Facilities in Beara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Beara 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 >10 km

FAQs about Beara

Where is Beara located?

Beara village is located in Bagda Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Beara?

The Gram Panchayat of Beara is Koniara-ii.

What is the pincode of Beara?

The pincode of Beara is 743251.

What is the population of Beara?

Beara has a total population of 3,712, including 1,940 males and 1,772 females.

How many households are there in Beara?

There are 894 households in Beara.

What is the literacy rate in Beara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beara is 69.29%. Male literacy is 74.23% and female literacy is 63.88%.