Bhelasi - Handia, Prayagraj

Bhelasi is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Handia and around 53 km from Allahabad. Bhelasi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelasi is 163109. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.23 hectares and falls under the 221502 pincode. Handia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bhelasi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhelasi village had a total population of 2,893 people, including 1,486 males and 1,407 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.36%, with male literacy at 86.74% and female literacy at 55.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 509.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhelasi

Bhelasi 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 Bhelasi

Bhelasi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhiti, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Handia to Bhelasi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Bhelasi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhelasi

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

Health Facilities in Bhelasi

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

FAQs about Bhelasi