Begua village, Amta - I block | Pincode 711401

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Begua is a village in Amta-I mandal, Howrah district, West Bengal, located at coordinates 22.626°N, 87.979°E. The village has a population of 1,263 across 306 households with a literacy rate of 80.1%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUMITRA MALIK

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LGD code: 332644
Pincode: 711401
Post office: Amta
Population: 1,263
Households: 306
Literacy rate: 80.1%
Sex ratio: 964 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 594
Distance to district centre: 12 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Kolkata: 40 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1150 km
Nearest railway station: Amta · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: B. B. Dhar Rural Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Begua compares

By population, Begua ranks #52 of 73 villages in Amta - I mandal.

Literacy rate

80.1%

+8.0% vs mandal average

Begua80.1%

Amta - I mandal72.1%

Howrah district74.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

964

+15 vs mandal average

Begua964

Amta - I mandal949

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.4 vs mandal average

Begua4.1

Amta - I mandal4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Begua at a glance

Begua is a village of 1,263 people in 306 households (Census 2011) in Amta - I block, Howrah district, West Bengal, the 52nd-largest of 73 villages in Amta - I block. Literacy is 80%, 8 points above the block average of 72% and the sex ratio is 964 women per 1,000 men. It lies 12 km from the Howrah district centre, 9 km from Chinra, the nearest town, 7 km from Amta railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 711401, served by Amta post office; the LGD village code is 332644. The nearest hospital or health centre is B. B. Dhar Rural Hospital, 5 km away. The sarpanch is SUMITRA MALIK, and the village votes in Udaynarayanpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Samir Kumar Panja. The population is estimated at 1,413 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Begua · this village	1,263	80%	—
Bhojan · Amta - I	2,474	75%	0.9 km S
Purba Bajepratap · Amta - I	1,615	76%	0.9 km NE
Pratapnarayanpur · Udaynarayanpur	1,277	75%	0.9 km W
Bajeprotap · Udaynarayanpur	1,341	66%	1 km N
Sarpai · Amta - I	888	51%	1.2 km E
Chitrasenpur · Udaynarayanpur	1,784	80%	1.8 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Begua

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 9
Power hours (winter): 9
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 60.02
Irrigated area (ha): 4.45
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Begua

LGD code: 332644
Pincode: 711401
Post office: Amta
Population (Census 2011): 1,263
Population (projected 2026): 1,413
Households: 306
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 964
Literacy rate: 80.1%
Coordinates: 22.62566°N, 87.97888°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Uluberia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Udaynarayanpur
Member of Parliament: Sajda Ahmed
Member of Legislative Assembly: Samir Kumar Panja
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUMITRA MALIK
Block / Mandal: Amta - I

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Howrah district level

Then & Now

Begua — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,263

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

1,413

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

306

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,263Census 2011
Households: 306Census 2011
Literacy rate: 80.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 964 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4132026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,61,738MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Howrah district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Howrah district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Howrah district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Begua

Mandal centre

Amta - I · ≈ 4.7 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Howrah · ≈ 12 km

≈ 25 min by car · 30 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,924 people

Chinra · ≈ 9.0 km

≈ 19 min by car · 22 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata40 kmcapital
Hyderabad1150 km
Delhi1268 km
Chennai1338 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAmta7 km
Bus stopFatepur (ফতেপুর)11 km
Hospital / PHCB. B. Dhar Rural Hospital5 km
ATM / bankAxis bank6 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum18 km
CollegeVidyasagar mahua vidyalaya26 km
Police stationKhanakul Police Station16 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Begua

7 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Dharmaraj templeTemple3.0 km ↗
🛕Maninath Shiva templeTemple3.4 km ↗
🛕Gopinathjiu templeTemple3.5 km ↗
🛕Raghunathjiu temple of Singha Roy familyTemple4.7 km ↗
🛕Damodarjiu temple of Dwari familyTemple4.8 km ↗
🛕Pareshnath Shiva temple of Dwari familyTemple4.8 km ↗
🛕Rameshwar Shiva temple of Dwari familyTemple4.9 km ↗

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'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

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Nitin Nabin highlights Anganwadi, ASHA workers’ role in West Bengal’s future

Reported by The News Mill.

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News from Howrah & West Bengal

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West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings
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'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra
ETV Bharatyesterday
Nitin Nabin highlights Anganwadi, ASHA workers’ role in West Bengal’s future
The News Millyesterday
"Future of West Bengal, India in your hands": BJP chief Nabin to Anganwadi, ASHA workers
ANI Newsyesterday
West Bengal: SFI, Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat members clash during event at SRFTI
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Important to keep party well organised for upcoming local body polls: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Nitin Nabin’s visit today
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Quick answers

People often ask about Begua

What is the pincode of Begua?

The pincode of Begua, Amta - I block, Howrah district, West Bengal is 711401. The post office is Amta.

Which post office delivers to Begua?

Mail for Begua is delivered through Amta post office, pincode 711401, in Amta - I block, Howrah district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Begua located?

Begua is a village in Amta - I block of Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Begua as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Begua village has a population of 1,263 across 306 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Begua?

The current sarpanch of Begua gram panchayat is SUMITRA MALIK.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Begua in?

Begua falls under the Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #26) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Begua in?

Begua falls under the Udaynarayanpur assembly constituency (AC #182) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Begua?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Begua village is 80.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Begua?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Begua village is 964 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Begua?

12 schemes currently match residents of Begua, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Begua from Howrah district centre?

Begua is approximately 12 km (straight-line) from the centre of Howrah district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Begua?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Begua village is 332644.

Which is the nearest town to Begua?

Chinra (population 12,924, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 9 km from Begua in a straight line.

How big is Begua compared to other villages in Amta - I block?

Begua ranks 52 of 73 villages in Amta - I block by Census 2011 population (1,263 residents).

How far is Begua from Kolkata?

Begua is about 40 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 52 km.

How far is Begua from Hyderabad?

Begua is about 1150 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1495 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Begua?

Amta is the nearest railway station to Begua, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Begua?

Fatepur (ফতেপুর) is the nearest bus stop to Begua, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Begua?

B. B. Dhar Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Begua, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Begua?

Axis bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Begua, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Begua?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Begua, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Who is the MLA of Begua?

Begua falls under Udaynarayanpur assembly constituency (AC 182). The sitting MLA is Samir Kumar Panja (AITC).

Who is the MP for Begua?

Begua is in Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sajda Ahmed (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Begua in 2026?

Begua is estimated at 1,413 people in 2026, up about 12% from 1,263 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Begua in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Begua in Howrah district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Begua?

SUMITRA MALIK is the sarpanch of Begua gram panchayat, Amta - I block. See the sarpanch list of Amta - I block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Begua

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Begua compares

Begua at a glance

Nearby villages compared

Complete this village · 5/7

Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Begua

Notice board · Begua

Key facts — Begua

Population, education, health & sanitation

Begua — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Begua on the map

How to reach Begua

Temples & shrines near Begua

Villages sharing pincode 711401

Other villages named Begua

Latest posts

West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

Nitin Nabin highlights Anganwadi, ASHA workers’ role in West Bengal’s future

Notable persons of Begua

Open jobs in Begua

Villages near Begua

Upcoming events

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Durga Puja

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras

Kali Puja

Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

News from Howrah & West Bengal

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People often ask about Begua

What is the pincode of Begua?

Which post office delivers to Begua?

In which district is Begua located?

What is the population of Begua as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Begua?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Begua in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Begua in?

What is the literacy rate in Begua?

What is the sex ratio in Begua?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Begua?

How far is Begua from Howrah district centre?

What is the LGD code of Begua?

Which is the nearest town to Begua?

How big is Begua compared to other villages in Amta - I block?

How far is Begua from Kolkata?

How far is Begua from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Begua?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Begua?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Begua?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Begua?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Begua?

Who is the MLA of Begua?

Who is the MP for Begua?

What is the population of Begua in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Begua in?

Who is the sarpanch of Begua?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Begua — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Begua on the map

Latest posts

West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

Nitin Nabin highlights Anganwadi, ASHA workers’ role in West Bengal’s future

Notable persons of Begua

Open jobs in Begua

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026