Belwa

Belwa is a village located in Barsoi subdivision of Katihar district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Barsoi (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Katihar. As per 2009 stats, Belwa village is also a gram panchayat.

Belwa has its own place in the vibrant Katihar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Belwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Belwa is 224952. The village spans a total geographical area of 245 hectares. Katihar is nearest town to Belwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

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Population of Belwa

Below is a concise population overview of Belwa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,852 1,991 1,861
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 838 420 418
Scheduled Castes (SC) 138 68 70
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,407 819 588
Illiterate Population 2,445 1,172 1,273

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Belwa village:

  • The total population of Belwa village is around 3,852, including approximately 1,991 males and 1,861 females, with a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 838 children aged 0–6 years in Belwa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Belwa village has 138 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Belwa village is about 36.53%, with male literacy at 41.14% and female literacy at 31.60%.
  • There are around 829 households in Belwa village.

Connectivity of Belwa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Belwa. As per the 2011 stats, Belwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Belwa

Knowing the nearby villages of Belwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Belwa.

Baldogachhi Bahrakhar Pokharia Chamrutola Lagwan Lakhitola Sankola Kothar Satarghat Maltipur Laltola Ekdala

Frequently Asked Questions about Belwa

Where is Belwa located?
Belwa village is situated in Barsoi Subdivision, within the Katihar district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Belwa?
Belwa serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Belwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Belwa is 3,852, with 1,991 males and 1,861 females.
How many households are there in Belwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Belwa village has a total of 829 households.
What is the literacy rate in Belwa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Belwa is 36.53%. The male literacy rate is 41.14%, while the female literacy rate is 31.60%.