Belaganj - Chhatapur, Supaul

Belaganj is a village situated in the Chhatapur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Jibachh Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belaganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belaganj is 221051. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 852137 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Belaganj

As per Census 2011, Belaganj village has a total population of 3,373 people, consisting of 1,765 males and 1,608 females. The village has 690 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 801 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,379 literate and 1,994 illiterate residents. Additionally, 105 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Belaganj

Belaganj 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 Belaganj

Belaganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Belaganj is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Belaganj is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belaganj

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

Health Facilities in Belaganj

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

FAQs about Belaganj