Balipur - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Balipur is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.6 km from Gobindapur and around 32.9 km from Alipore. Shanksahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balipur is 333654. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.32 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Balipur

According to the 2011 Census, Balipur village had a total population of 1,549 people, including 792 males and 757 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.35%, with male literacy at 78.86% and female literacy at 69.62%.

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

Nearby Villages of Balipur

Balipur 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 Balipur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balipur. The nearest railway station is Piali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Balipur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Balipur is about 32.9 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 Balipur

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

Health Facilities in Balipur

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

FAQs about Balipur