Belam

Belam is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Sankerko is the gram panchayat of Belam village.

Here you can discover what makes Belam unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Belam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Belam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Belam is 390607. The village spans a total geographical area of 109 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757024. Baripada is nearest town to Belam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Belam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baripada Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Belam

Population of Belam

According to the 2011 Census, Belam has a total population of about 795, with approximately 397 males and 398 females. The sex ratio is around 1002 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 121 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 133. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.79%, with male literacy at about 52.64% and female literacy near 38.94%. There are around 179 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Belam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Belam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Belam. As per the 2011 stats, Belam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Belam

Knowing the nearby villages of Belam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Belam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Belam