Balisar - Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur

Balisar is a village situated in the Kolaghat subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaghat and around 28.5 km from the district headquarters in Tamluk. Sidhha-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balisar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balisar is 344358. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.36 hectares and falls under the 721139 pincode. Pauskura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Balisar

According to the 2011 Census, Balisar village had a total population of 465 people, including 255 males and 210 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.51%, with male literacy at 96.83% and female literacy at 83.16%.

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

Nearby Villages of Balisar

Balisar 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 Balisar

Balisar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Panskura East Outer, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauskura to Balisar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Balisar is about 28.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balisar

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

Health Facilities in Balisar

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

FAQs about Balisar