Beledahari - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Beledahari is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Piyali and around 38 km from Alipore. Nabagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beledahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beledahari is 333963. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.37 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Beledahari

As per Census 2011, Beledahari village has a total population of 1,034 people, consisting of 551 males and 483 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 695 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,034551483
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1779978
Scheduled Castes (SC)1156352
Literate Population339188151
Illiterate Population695363332

Nearby Villages of Beledahari

Beledahari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TeurhatWest0.77 km
NabagramNorth-East1.21 km
BhatpoaWest2.16 km
SaidpurNorth2.24 km
GoalberiaSouth-West2.40 km
DewanganjSouth2.40 km
PurushottampurNorth-West2.43 km
DandapurEast2.52 km
KumrakhaliWest2.63 km
MautalaEast2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Beledahari

Beledahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Surjyapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Beledahari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Beledahari is about 38 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 Beledahari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Beledahari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Beledahari

Where is Beledahari located?

Beledahari village is located in Baruipur Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Beledahari?

The Gram Panchayat of Beledahari is Nabagram.

What is the pincode of Beledahari?

The pincode of Beledahari is 700144.

What is the population of Beledahari?

Beledahari has a total population of 1,034, including 551 males and 483 females.

How many households are there in Beledahari?

There are 211 households in Beledahari.

What is the literacy rate in Beledahari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beledahari is 32.79%. Male literacy is 34.12% and female literacy is 31.26%.