Balki - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Balki is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from Swarupnagar and around 51.9 km from Barasat. Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balki is 322825. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.78 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Balki

According to the 2011 Census, Balki village had a total population of 2,034 people, including 1,035 males and 999 females, living in 479 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.87%, with male literacy at 77.93% and female literacy at 69.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Balki

Balki 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 Balki

Balki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhyabla Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Balki is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Balki is about 51.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balki

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

Health Facilities in Balki

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

FAQs about Balki