Belala - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Belala is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Belara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belala is 469220. The village covers a total geographical area of 468.35 hectares and falls under the 458002 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Belala

As per Census 2011, Belala village has a total population of 1,180 people, consisting of 608 males and 572 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 793 literate and 387 illiterate residents. Additionally, 507 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,180608572
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1346470
Scheduled Castes (SC)507266241
Scheduled Tribes (ST)552728
Literate Population793513280
Illiterate Population38795292

Nearby Villages of Belala

Belala 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)
HaripuraSouth-West1.67 km
MindlakhedaEast1.88 km
DeoriNorth-East2.00 km
DhikanyaNorth-West2.26 km
HanumantiyaEast2.75 km
SindpanSouth-West2.94 km
PalevanaSouth-East2.95 km
ChaoliNorth3.55 km
BabookhedaNorth-West3.67 km
SabakhedaSouth3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belala

Belala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindpan, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Narayangarh to Belala is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Belala is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Belala

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

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

FAQs about Belala

Where is Belala located?

Belala village is located in Malhargarh Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belala?

The Gram Panchayat of Belala is Belara.

What is the pincode of Belala?

The pincode of Belala is 458002.

What is the population of Belala?

Belala has a total population of 1,180, including 608 males and 572 females.

How many households are there in Belala?

There are 255 households in Belala.

What is the literacy rate in Belala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belala is 67.20%. Male literacy is 84.38% and female literacy is 48.95%.