Belai - Garhakota, Sagar

Belai is a village situated in the Garhakota tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhakota and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Belai (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belai is 460990. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Garhakota is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Belai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Belai

According to the 2011 Census, Belai village had a total population of 579 people, including 298 males and 281 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.16%, with male literacy at 80.53% and female literacy at 53.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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 Ganeshganj, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur 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 Garhakota to Belai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Belai is about 30 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