Belur - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Belur is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Shyamsundar. Mugura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belur is 320817. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.7 hectares and falls under the 713408 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Belur

According to the 2011 Census, Belur village had a total population of 718 people, including 353 males and 365 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.94%, with male literacy at 90.79% and female literacy at 81.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Belur

Belur 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 Belur

Belur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masagram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Belur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belur

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

Health Facilities in Belur

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

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