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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Belsand

As per Census 2011, Belsand village has a total population of 2,843 people, consisting of 1,497 males and 1,346 females. The village has 481 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 441 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,796 literate and 1,047 illiterate residents. Additionally, 371 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8431,4971,346
Child Population (0–6 yrs)441229212
Scheduled Castes (SC)371200171
Literate Population1,7961,064732
Illiterate Population1,047433614

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Paterhi Bhai KhanSouth-West0.96 km
Rampur AnrudhNorth1.12 km
Tok Jagarnath Urf DharampurNorth1.28 km
Patekha KhurdSouth1.47 km
Surahatha DharampurNorth-East1.55 km
BedauliaNorth-West1.75 km
ManpuraSouth-East1.76 km
Mujia Urf Mujia HisaWest1.84 km
Bahor Khan Urf BhagwanpurNorth-West2.28 km
KishunnagarNorth-West2.32 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Belsand

Where is Belsand located?

Belsand village is located in Paterhi Belsar Subdivision, Vaishali district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belsand?

The Gram Panchayat of Belsand is Belsar.

What is the pincode of Belsand?

The pincode of Belsand is 844111.

What is the population of Belsand?

Belsand has a total population of 2,843, including 1,497 males and 1,346 females.

How many households are there in Belsand?

There are 481 households in Belsand.

What is the literacy rate in Belsand?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belsand is 63.17%. Male literacy is 71.08% and female literacy is 54.38%.