Belu - Sinnar, Nashik

Belu is a village situated in the Sinnar tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinnar and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Belu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belu is 551213. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.94 hectares and falls under the 422502 pincode. Bhagur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Belu

According to the 2011 Census, Belu village had a total population of 1,880 people, including 962 males and 918 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.92%, with male literacy at 91.60% and female literacy at 75.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.

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

Nearby Villages of Belu

Belu 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 Belu

Belu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lahavit, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhagur to Belu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Belu is about 32 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 Belu

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

Health Facilities in Belu

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

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