Belta - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Belta is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.3 km from Bongaon and around 48.8 km from Barasat. Palla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belta is 322647. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.54 hectares and falls under the 743701 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Belta

As per Census 2011, Belta village has a total population of 3,606 people, consisting of 1,844 males and 1,762 females. The village has 885 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 315 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,728 literate and 878 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,454 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Belta

Belta 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 Belta

Public transport in the Belta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Belta is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Belta is about 48.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belta

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

Health Facilities in Belta

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

FAQs about Belta