Bela - Satar Kataiya, Saharsa

Bela is a village situated in the Satar Kataiya subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satar Kataiya and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Barahsher serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bela is 226310. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.8 hectares and falls under the 852124 pincode. Saharsa is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Bela

According to the 2011 Census, Bela village had a total population of 3,615 people, including 1,895 males and 1,720 females, living in 730 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.57%, with male literacy at 50.62% and female literacy at 23.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bela. The nearest railway station is Panchgachia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharsa to Bela is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharsa to Bela is about 20 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