Beldih - Barabazar, Purulia

Beldih is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Barabazar and around 38.3 km from Purulia. Tumrasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beldih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beldih is 331841. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.49 hectares and falls under the 723143 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Beldih

According to the 2011 Census, Beldih village had a total population of 1,002 people, including 513 males and 489 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.96%, with male literacy at 81.00% and female literacy at 49.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Beldih

Beldih 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 Beldih

Beldih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barabhum, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Beldih is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Beldih is about 38.3 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 Beldih

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

Health Facilities in Beldih

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

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