Baltia - Haroa, North 24 Parganas

Baltia is a village situated in the Haroa subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Haroa. Sonapukur Sankarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baltia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baltia is 323674. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.51 hectares and falls under the 743425 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Baltia

As per Census 2011, Baltia village has a total population of 612 people, consisting of 321 males and 291 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 345 illiterate residents. Additionally, 468 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 141 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baltia

Baltia 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 Baltia

Baltia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Baltia is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baltia

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

Health Facilities in Baltia

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

FAQs about Baltia