Belur - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Belur is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gochhandengaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belur is 422441. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Belur

According to the 2011 Census, Belur village had a total population of 338 people, including 164 males and 174 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.61%, with male literacy at 68.46% and female literacy at 47.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

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

Nearby Villages of Belur

Belur 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 Belur

Belur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Belur is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Belur is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belur

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

Health Facilities in Belur

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

FAQs about Belur