Haldi - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Haldi is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from Burdwan. Baghar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haldi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haldi is 320028. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.58 hectares and falls under the 713141 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Haldi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Haldi

According to the 2011 Census, Haldi village had a total population of 2,804 people, including 1,455 males and 1,349 females, living in 683 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.52%, with male literacy at 71.11% and female literacy at 51.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,457, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 439.

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

Nearby Villages of Haldi

Haldi 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 Haldi

Haldi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khana Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Haldi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haldi

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

Health Facilities in Haldi

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

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