Beldi - Arsha, Purulia

Beldi is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19 km from Sirkabad and around 10.1 km from Purulia. Beldih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beldi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beldi is 331221. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.73 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Beldi

According to the 2011 Census, Beldi village had a total population of 3,337 people, including 1,690 males and 1,647 females, living in 706 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.25%, with male literacy at 58.01% and female literacy at 27.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Beldi

Beldi 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 Beldi

Beldi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Beldi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Beldi is about 10.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beldi

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

Health Facilities in Beldi

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

FAQs about Beldi