Belpukuria - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Belpukuria is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 63.7 km from Alipore. Belpukur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belpukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belpukuria is 334631. The village covers a total geographical area of 905.1 hectares and falls under the 743374 pincode. Kakdwip is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Belpukuria

According to the 2011 Census, Belpukuria village had a total population of 13,011 people, including 6,668 males and 6,343 females, living in 2,795 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.25%, with male literacy at 87.94% and female literacy at 74.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,675, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Belpukuria

Belpukuria 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 Belpukuria

Belpukuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nishchindapur Market Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kakdwip to Belpukuria is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Belpukuria is about 63.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belpukuria

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

Health Facilities in Belpukuria

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

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