Belasin - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Belasin is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Tekardih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belasin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belasin is 201396. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.91 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Belasin village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Belasin

According to the 2011 Census, Belasin village had a total population of 964 people, including 440 males and 524 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,191 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.62%, with male literacy at 84.11% and female literacy at 60.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Belasin

Belasin 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 Belasin

Belasin is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katwar Bazaar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Belasin is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Belasin is about 37 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 Belasin

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

Health Facilities in Belasin

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

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