Belar - Pithora, Mahasamund

Belar is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kauhakuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belar is 446281. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.96 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Khallari 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 279 people, consisting of 133 males and 146 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 182 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 213 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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Belar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Belar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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