Belwan - Aklera, Jhalawar

Belwan is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Tharaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belwan is 104386. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.41 hectares and falls under the 326033 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Belwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Belwan

As per Census 2011, Belwan village has a total population of 222 people, consisting of 116 males and 106 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 110 literate and 112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 222 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population222116106
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351619
Scheduled Tribes (ST)222116106
Literate Population1106941
Illiterate Population1124765

Nearby Villages of Belwan

Belwan 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)
Jamunya KalanSouth1.67 km
KalwaWest2.16 km
Khokhera LalaSouth-West2.29 km
NainkotWest2.70 km
MirzapurNorth-West3.09 km
Jamunya KhurdSouth-East3.10 km
PatanudaSouth3.36 km
PolaoEast3.53 km
BheemgarhNorth-East3.64 km
ThanawadWest3.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belwan

Belwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesholi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Belwan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Belwan is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belwan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Belwan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Belwan

Where is Belwan located?

Belwan village is located in Aklera Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Belwan is Tharaul.

What is the pincode of Belwan?

The pincode of Belwan is 326033.

What is the population of Belwan?

Belwan has a total population of 222, including 116 males and 106 females.

How many households are there in Belwan?

There are 41 households in Belwan.

What is the literacy rate in Belwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belwan is 49.55%. Male literacy is 59.48% and female literacy is 38.68%.