Belai - Tyonda, Vidisha

Belai is a village situated in the Tyonda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tyonda and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Sonsera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belai is 481328. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 464334 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Basoda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belai

As per Census 2011, Belai village has a total population of 182 people, consisting of 101 males and 81 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 801 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 112 literate and 70 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population18210181
Child Population (0–6 yrs)23167
Literate Population1127042
Illiterate Population703139

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KarariWest1.72 km
KaithoraNorth1.89 km
SonseraSouth2.14 km
Madhiya KarodaNorth2.30 km
Pipariya JamindarEast2.69 km
Satpada KalanSouth-East2.71 km
Karonda KhurdNorth-West3.65 km
RamnagarNorth-East3.76 km
PairwasaNorth-East3.89 km
InayatpurSouth-East3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belai

Belai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pabai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Belai is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Belai is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Belai

Where is Belai located?

Belai village is located in Tyonda Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belai?

The Gram Panchayat of Belai is Sonsera.

What is the pincode of Belai?

The pincode of Belai is 464334.

What is the population of Belai?

Belai has a total population of 182, including 101 males and 81 females.

How many households are there in Belai?

There are 26 households in Belai.

What is the literacy rate in Belai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belai is 61.54%. Male literacy is 69.31% and female literacy is 51.85%.