Lok Sabha constituency Baharampur Elevation 20 m Local time Thursday 9:41 AM | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vidhan Sabha constituency Beldanga Population 25,361 (2001) University S.R. Fatepuria College | |
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Beldanga is a town and a municipality in Murshidabad district in the state of West Bengal, India. Beldanga is an important trade centre of this district.
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Map of Beldanga, West Bengal
Geography
Beldanga is located at 23.93°N 88.25°E / 23.93; 88.25. It has an average elevation of 20 metres (65 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Beldanga had a population of 25,361. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Beldanga has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the literates being male and 45% being female. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Beldanga is well connected with Kolkata via Sealdah-Lalgola Division Railway. Lalgola Passengers and few express trains stop here. National Highway 34 passes through the Barua Bajar, Beldanga town.