Belsingha - Falta, South 24 Parganas

Belsingha is a village situated in the Falta subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.3 km from Falta and around 39.5 km from Alipore. Belsingha-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belsingha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belsingha is 334223. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.97 hectares and falls under the 743504 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

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

Population of Belsingha

According to the 2011 Census, Belsingha village had a total population of 4,401 people, including 2,228 males and 2,173 females, living in 975 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.76%, with male literacy at 84.90% and female literacy at 74.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 780, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Belsingha

Belsingha 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 Belsingha

Belsingha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurudas Nagar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Belsingha is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Belsingha is about 39.5 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 Belsingha

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

Health Facilities in Belsingha

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

FAQs about Belsingha