Bela - Daraundha, Siwan

Bela is a village situated in the Daraundha subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daraundha and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Ramsapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bela is 232708. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 841226 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bela

According to the 2011 Census, Bela village had a total population of 1,806 people, including 888 males and 918 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.55%, with male literacy at 79.68% and female literacy at 51.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 262.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Duraundha Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Bela is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan 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