Belai - Banda, Sagar

Belai is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Bamoora Bheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belai is 460261. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.32 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Belai

According to the 2011 Census, Belai village had a total population of 492 people, including 282 males and 210 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 745 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.37%, with male literacy at 83.67% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Belai

Belai 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 Belai

Belai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dangidhar, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Belai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Belai is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belai

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

Health Facilities in Belai

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

FAQs about Belai