Bel - Nainbag, Tehri Garhwal

Bel is a village situated in the Nainbag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 75 km from Dhanaulti and around 120 km from New Tehri. Bel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bel is 044151. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.27 hectares and falls under the 249186 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Bel

According to the 2011 Census, Bel village had a total population of 330 people, including 170 males and 160 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.41%, with male literacy at 79.74% and female literacy at 58.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Bel

Bel 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 Bel

Bel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Bel is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bel is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bel

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

Health Facilities in Bel

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

FAQs about Bel