Bela - Bihta, Patna

Bela is a village situated in the Bihta subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bihta and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Bela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bela is 245443. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 801103 pincode. Bihata is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bela

According to the 2011 Census, Bela village had a total population of 2,631 people, including 1,398 males and 1,233 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.78%, with male literacy at 75.91% and female literacy at 52.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bela

Bela 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 Bela

Bela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gandhi Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bihata to Bela is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Bela is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bela

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

Health Facilities in Bela

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

FAQs about Bela