Indian Village Directory

Belan Village

Belan is an inhabited village in Galsi - II Block of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 319971, the Census 2011 record lists 2,745 people in 647 households and the reported area is 497.63 hectares. The local references include Galsi - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Burdwan at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Belan is a village in Galsi - II Block, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 319971 and 2,745 people in 647 households.
Village Code319971
Population2,745
Households647
Area497.63 hectares
Nearest TownBurdwan

Key Village Facts

Village
Belan
Census Village Code
319971
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Barddhaman
District Census Code
335
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Galsi - II
Sub-district Census Code
02288
CD Block
Galsi - II
Households
647
Population
2,745
Male Population
1,390
Female Population
1,355
Sex Ratio
974.82
Area
497.63 hectares
Area
4.98 sq km
Nearest Town
Burdwan
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
713428
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Belan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,745 people, 497.63 hectares of reported area and Burdwan as the nearest town reference for Belan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBarddhaman
CD BlockGalsi - II
  • Belan falls under Galsi - II Block in Barddhaman district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 319971.
  • The record lists 2,745 people living in 647 households.
  • The reported village area is 497.63 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Burdwan.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density551.61 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.24 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share40.51%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share19.38%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share96.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Belan in the official administrative record. Census village code 319971 and Galsi - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
335
Sub-district Census Code
02288
Village Census Code
319971
CD Block Code
0135
CD Block Name
Galsi - II

Location and Distance

Burdwan is the nearest town listed for Belan, about 30 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Galsi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3.2 km
District Headquarter
Barddhaman
Nearest Statutory Town
Burdwan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town
Burdwan
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
497.63 hectares
Area
4.98 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,745 people in 647 households, with 1,390 male residents and 1,355 female residents. The average household size is 4.24, and SC share is 40.51% and ST share is 19.38% for Belan. Population density works out to about 551.61 people per sq km.

Total Households
647
Total Population
2,745
Male Population
1,390
Female Population
1,355
Sex Ratio
974.82
Average Household Size
4.24
SC Population
1,112
SC Male Population
557
SC Female Population
555
SC Population Share
40.51
ST Population
532
ST Male Population
249
ST Female Population
283
ST Population Share
19.38
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Belan list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Belan. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Belan include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Belan include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Belan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Belan is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Belan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Mustered Sheed, net sown area is 492 hectares and irrigated land is 474 hectares (96.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustered Sheed
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.63
Net Area Sown In Hectares
492.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
474.0
Canals Area In Hectares
474 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Belan village located?

Belan is in Galsi - II Block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Belan village in?

Belan village is in Barddhaman district.

Which state is Belan village in?

Belan village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Belan under?

Belan comes under Galsi - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Belan?

The Census village code of Belan is 319971.

What is the population of Belan village?

The village record lists 2,745 people and 647 households for Belan.

How many households are in Belan village?

The village record lists 647 households for Belan.

What is the male and female population of Belan?

The record lists 1,390 male residents and 1,355 female residents for Belan.

What is the sex ratio of Belan village?

The sex ratio of Belan is 974.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Belan village?

The reported geographical area of Belan is 497.63 hectares.

What is the population density of Belan village?

The approximate population density of Belan is 551.61 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Belan?

The nearest town listed for Belan is Burdwan, about 30 km away.

How far is Belan from the sub-district headquarters?

Belan is about 3.2 km from Galsi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Belan?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Belan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Belan?

For Belan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Mustered Sheed, net sown area is 492 hectares and irrigated land is 474 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Belan.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Belan.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Belan.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.