Bela - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Bela is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Salaiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bela is 254432. The village covers a total geographical area of 343 hectares and falls under the 824208 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bela

According to the 2011 Census, Bela village had a total population of 2,626 people, including 1,390 males and 1,236 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.03%, with male literacy at 79.54% and female literacy at 53.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, 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 Bela

Bela 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 Bela

Bela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Bela is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bela is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bela

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

Health Facilities in Bela

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

FAQs about Bela