Belach - Obra, Sonbhadra

Belach is a village situated in the Obra tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Robertsganj and around 24 km from Sonbhadra. Belach village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belach is 213645. The village covers a total geographical area of 994.26 hectares and falls under the 231205 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Belach 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 Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Belach

According to the 2011 Census, Belach village had a total population of 2,291 people, including 1,184 males and 1,107 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.99%, with male literacy at 55.95% and female literacy at 28.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,730.

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

Nearby Villages of Belach

Belach 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 Belach

Belach is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agori Khas, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Belach is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Belach is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belach

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

Health Facilities in Belach

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

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