Belwa - Balrampur, Katihar

Belwa is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Shah Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belwa is 224848. The village covers a total geographical area of 32.03 hectares and falls under the 855102 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Belwa

According to the 2011 Census, Belwa village had a total population of 268 people, including 144 males and 124 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.00%, with male literacy at 40.00% and female literacy at 40.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Belwa

Belwa 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 Belwa

Belwa 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 Sanjay Gram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Belwa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Belwa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belwa

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

Health Facilities in Belwa

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

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