Belshar - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Belshar is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Shyamsundar. Hijalna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belshar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belshar is 320744. The village covers a total geographical area of 443 hectares and falls under the 713103 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Belshar 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 Belshar

According to the 2011 Census, Belshar village had a total population of 3,279 people, including 1,687 males and 1,592 females, living in 742 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.02%, with male literacy at 80.98% and female literacy at 70.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 672, 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 Belshar

Belshar 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 Belshar

Belshar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barddhaman Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Belshar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belshar

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

Health Facilities in Belshar

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

FAQs about Belshar