Belain - Kutumba, Aurangabad

Belain is a village situated in the Kutumba subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutumba and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Dumra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belain village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belain is 254236. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 824123 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Belain village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kutumba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belain

According to the 2011 Census, Belain village had a total population of 386 people, including 204 males and 182 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.31%, with male literacy at 46.62% and female literacy at 23.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 337.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population386204182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1005644
Scheduled Castes (SC)337177160
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1016932
Illiterate Population285135150

Nearby Villages of Belain

Belain 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JagdishpurWest0.73 km
DumraNorth-East1.18 km
BharathNorth-West1.54 km
GhughiSouth-West1.58 km
KasautiWest1.73 km
BelaEast1.84 km
GordihaSouth-West1.95 km
IriyapSouth-East1.97 km
MahsuSouth2.19 km
RajparsaWest2.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belain

Belain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ankorah Akorha, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 142.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Belain is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belain

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Belain

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Belain

Where is Belain located?

Belain village is located in Kutumba Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Belain?

The Gram Panchayat of Belain is Dumra.

What is the pincode of Belain?

The pincode of Belain is 824123.

What is the population of Belain?

Belain had a total population of 386, including 204 males and 182 females.

How many households are there in Belain?

Belain had 71 households.

What is the literacy rate in Belain?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belain was 35.31%. Male literacy was 46.62% and female literacy was 23.19%.