Belai - Forbesganj, Araria

Belai is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Tiraskund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belai is 221603. The village covers a total geographical area of 573 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Belai

According to the 2011 Census, Belai village had a total population of 4,011 people, including 2,081 males and 1,930 females, living in 854 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.87%, with male literacy at 53.60% and female literacy at 31.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Belai

Belai 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 Belai

Belai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gogipothia Halt, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Belai is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Belai is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belai

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

Health Facilities in Belai

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

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