Balisha - Habra - II, North 24 Parganas

Balisha is a village situated in the Habra - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Guma and around 11.8 km from Barasat. Rajibpur Bira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balisha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balisha is 322977. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.51 hectares and falls under the 743702 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Balisha

According to the 2011 Census, Balisha village had a total population of 2,480 people, including 1,278 males and 1,202 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.16%, with male literacy at 80.42% and female literacy at 77.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Balisha

Balisha 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 Balisha

Balisha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karea Kadambagachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Balisha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Balisha is about 11.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balisha

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

Health Facilities in Balisha

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

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