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

According to the 2011 Census, Belta village had a total population of 3,606 people, including 1,844 males and 1,762 females, living in 885 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.89%, with male literacy at 86.75% and female literacy at 78.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

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:

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