Balti - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Balti is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from Swarupnagar and around 57.4 km from Barasat. Balti Nityanandakati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balti is 322833. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.3 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Balti

According to the 2011 Census, Balti village had a total population of 4,407 people, including 2,226 males and 2,181 females, living in 1,055 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.26%, with male literacy at 80.63% and female literacy at 71.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,558, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Balti

Balti 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 Balti

Public transport in the Balti is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basirhat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Balti is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Balti is about 57.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balti

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

Health Facilities in Balti

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

FAQs about Balti