Belarhia - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Belarhia is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Pauthu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belarhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belarhia is 253013. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 824126 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Belarhia

According to the 2011 Census, Belarhia village had a total population of 1,023 people, including 527 males and 496 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.79%, with male literacy at 72.92% and female literacy at 58.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Belarhia

Belarhia 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 Belarhia

Belarhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Belarhia is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Belarhia is about 35 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 Belarhia

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

Health Facilities in Belarhia

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

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