Belaj - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Belaj is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Belaj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belaj is 532131. The village covers a total geographical area of 302 hectares and falls under the 444723 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Belaj

As per Census 2011, Belaj village has a total population of 1,503 people, consisting of 762 males and 741 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,244 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 413 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Belaj

Belaj 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 Belaj

Belaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Belaj is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Belaj is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belaj

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

Health Facilities in Belaj

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

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