Belwar - Mahuadanr, Latehar

Belwar is a village situated in the Mahuadanr subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahuadanr and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Sohar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belwar is 367100. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 822119 pincode. Mahuadanr is the nearest town.

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

Population of Belwar

According to the 2011 Census, Belwar village had a total population of 425 people, including 214 males and 211 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.57%, with male literacy at 62.15% and female literacy at 42.77%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 425.

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

Nearby Villages of Belwar

Belwar 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 Belwar

Belwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hehegara Halt (e), while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Belwar is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belwar

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

Health Facilities in Belwar

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

FAQs about Belwar