Belaura - Katiya, Gopalganj

Belaura is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Ram Das Bagahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belaura is 229800. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 841441 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Belaura

According to the 2011 Census, Belaura village had a total population of 694 people, including 319 males and 375 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,176 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.62%, with male literacy at 81.58% and female literacy at 63.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Belaura

Belaura 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 Belaura

Belaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bathua Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katiya to Belaura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Belaura is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belaura

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

Health Facilities in Belaura

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

FAQs about Belaura