Balagar - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Balagar is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from Shyamsundar. Natu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balagar is 320812. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.28 hectares and falls under the 713421 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Balagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raina Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balagar

According to the 2011 Census, Balagar village had a total population of 2,076 people, including 1,065 males and 1,011 females, living in 526 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.14%, with male literacy at 83.23% and female literacy at 68.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,305, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Balagar

Balagar 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 Balagar

Balagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chanchai, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Balagar is about 18 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 Balagar

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

Health Facilities in Balagar

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

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