Bhelaidih - Arsha, Purulia

Bhelaidih is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.2 km from Sirkabad and around 26.1 km from Purulia. Sirkabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelaidih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelaidih is 331172. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.41 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bhelaidih

As per Census 2011, Bhelaidih village has a total population of 341 people, consisting of 163 males and 178 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 337 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhelaidih are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhelaidih

Bhelaidih 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 Bhelaidih

Bhelaidih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Bhelaidih is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bhelaidih is about 26.1 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 Bhelaidih

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

Health Facilities in Bhelaidih

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

FAQs about Bhelaidih