Belar - Fingeshwar, Gariyaband

Belar is a village situated in the Fingeshwar tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Rajim and around 70 km from Raipur. Belar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belar is 444872. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.84 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Fingeshwar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Belar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belar

As per Census 2011, Belar village has a total population of 1,921 people, consisting of 952 males and 969 females. The village has 489 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 244 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,350 literate and 571 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 116 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Belar

Belar 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 Belar

Belar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fingeshwar to Belar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Belar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belar

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

Health Facilities in Belar

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

FAQs about Belar