Belaw - Shekhopur Sarai, Sheikhpura

Belaw is a village situated in the Shekhopur Sarai subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shekhopur Sarai and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Belaw village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belaw is 243895. The village covers a total geographical area of 793 hectares and falls under the 811101 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Belaw

According to the 2011 Census, Belaw village had a total population of 8,305 people, including 4,420 males and 3,885 females, living in 1,443 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.33%, with male literacy at 72.68% and female literacy at 48.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,596, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Belaw

Belaw 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 Belaw

Belaw is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kastla Kasmabad, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Belaw is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Belaw is about 25 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 Belaw

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

Health Facilities in Belaw

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

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