Ballartop - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Ballartop is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Sonakhali and around 69.3 km from Alipore. Basanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballartop village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballartop is 335103. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.97 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ballartop

According to the 2011 Census, Ballartop village had a total population of 3,137 people, including 1,599 males and 1,538 females, living in 629 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.32%, with male literacy at 85.27% and female literacy at 73.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 414.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballartop

Ballartop 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 Ballartop

Public transport in the Ballartop is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Ballartop is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ballartop is about 69.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballartop

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

Health Facilities in Ballartop

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

FAQs about Ballartop