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

As per Census 2011, Belaw village has a total population of 8,305 people, consisting of 4,420 males and 3,885 females. The village has 1,443 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,555 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,140 literate and 4,165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,596 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Belaw are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,3054,4203,885
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,555847708
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,596838758
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1697
Literate Population4,1402,5971,543
Illiterate Population4,1651,8232,342

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Subhanpur Kaseri ChakNorth-West1.20 km
Ahmadpur ChhemaSouth-West1.46 km
Jahangirpur Urf MadhepurNorth1.58 km
MilkiNorth-East1.91 km
ChhemanSouth-West2.05 km
SadikpurSouth2.31 km
Bari MilkiEast2.63 km
OnamaNorth-West2.81 km
DeoleSouth-East2.94 km
BallopurSouth-East2.99 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Belaw

Where is Belaw located?

Belaw village is located in Shekhopur Sarai Subdivision, Sheikhpura district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belaw?

Belaw is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Belaw?

The pincode of Belaw is 811101.

What is the population of Belaw?

Belaw has a total population of 8,305, including 4,420 males and 3,885 females.

How many households are there in Belaw?

There are 1,443 households in Belaw.

What is the literacy rate in Belaw?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belaw is 49.85%. Male literacy is 58.76% and female literacy is 39.72%.