Belsand - Paterhi Belsar, Vaishali

Belsand is a village situated in the Paterhi Belsar subdivision of Vaishali district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paterhi Belsar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Hajipur. Belsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belsand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belsand is 234697. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 844111 pincode. Lalganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Belsand

According to the 2011 Census, Belsand village had a total population of 2,843 people, including 1,497 males and 1,346 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.77%, with male literacy at 83.91% and female literacy at 64.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Belsand

Belsand 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 Belsand

Belsand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Goraul, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalganj to Belsand is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hajipur to Belsand is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belsand

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

Health Facilities in Belsand

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

FAQs about Belsand