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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Belaganj

According to the 2011 Census, Belaganj village had a total population of 3,373 people, including 1,765 males and 1,608 females, living in 690 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.62%, with male literacy at 65.86% and female literacy at 39.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105.

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

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