Betberia - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Betberia is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from Bishnupur and around 19.1 km from Alipore. Keoradanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Betberia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betberia is 333445. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.97 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Betberia

According to the 2011 Census, Betberia village had a total population of 1,617 people, including 877 males and 740 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.87%, with male literacy at 87.93% and female literacy at 66.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,319, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Betberia

Betberia 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 Betberia

Betberia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalyanpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Betberia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Betberia is about 19.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Betberia

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

Health Facilities in Betberia

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

FAQs about Betberia