Belar - Kashi Chak, Nawada

Belar is a village situated in the Kashi Chak subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashi Chak and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Belar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belar is 257645. The village covers a total geographical area of 913 hectares and falls under the 805113 pincode. Warisaliganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Belar

According to the 2011 Census, Belar village had a total population of 6,835 people, including 3,587 males and 3,248 females, living in 925 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.84%, with male literacy at 79.24% and female literacy at 59.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,060.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population6,8353,5873,248
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,139591548
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,060592468
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population3,9782,3741,604
Illiterate Population2,8571,2131,644

Nearby Villages of Belar

Belar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhotaSouth-West1.32 km
Rasul ChakSouth-East1.64 km
PojhWest1.99 km
Manipur AimaEast2.16 km
UprawanSouth-West2.40 km
Manipur ShashikanSouth-East2.44 km
BirnanwanSouth2.72 km
BhattaWest2.90 km
SubhanpurSouth-West3.08 km
Kashi ChakNorth-West3.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belar

Belar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kashi Chak, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warisaliganj to Belar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Belar is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Belar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Belar

Where is Belar located?

Belar village is located in Kashi Chak Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Belar?

Belar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Belar?

The pincode of Belar is 805113.

What is the population of Belar?

Belar had a total population of 6,835, including 3,587 males and 3,248 females.

How many households are there in Belar?

Belar had 925 households.

What is the literacy rate in Belar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belar was 69.84%. Male literacy was 79.24% and female literacy was 59.41%.