Bhelaidi - Jaipur, Purulia

Bhelaidi is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from Jaipur and around 51.3 km from Purulia. Baragram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelaidi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelaidi is 329849. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.21 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bhelaidi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhelaidi village had a total population of 514 people, including 278 males and 236 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.07%, with male literacy at 75.63% and female literacy at 37.98%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhelaidi

Bhelaidi 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 Bhelaidi

Bhelaidi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garh Jaipur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Bhelaidi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bhelaidi is about 51.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhelaidi

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

Health Facilities in Bhelaidi

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

FAQs about Bhelaidi