Belgaon - Kotma, Anuppur

Belgaon is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Belgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belgaon is 501771. The village covers a total geographical area of 427.27 hectares and falls under the 484440 pincode. Bijuri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Belgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Belgaon village had a total population of 665 people, including 340 males and 325 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.80%, with male literacy at 72.38% and female literacy at 56.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 398.

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

Nearby Villages of Belgaon

Belgaon 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 Belgaon

Belgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Boridand, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijuri to Belgaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Belgaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belgaon

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

Health Facilities in Belgaon

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

FAQs about Belgaon