Indian Village Directory

Bela Village

Bela is an inhabited village in Narpatganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221488, the Census 2011 record lists 7,481 people in 1,406 households and the reported area is 896 hectares. The local references include Bela Gram Panchayat, Narpatganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Forbesganj at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Bela is a village in Narpatganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221488 and 7,481 people in 1,406 households.
Village Code221488
Population7,481
Households1,406
Area896 hectares
Nearest TownForbesganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Bela
Census Village Code
221488
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narpatganj
Sub-district Census Code
01112
CD Block
Narpatganj
Gram Panchayat
Bela
Households
1,406
Population
7,481
Male Population
3,903
Female Population
3,578
Sex Ratio
916.73
Area
896 hectares
Area
8.96 sq km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854336
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bela at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 7,481 people, 896 hectares of reported area and Forbesganj as the nearest town reference for Bela, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictAraria
CD BlockNarpatganj
Gram PanchayatBela
  • Bela falls under Narpatganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221488.
  • The record lists 7,481 people living in 1,406 households.
  • The reported village area is 896 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Forbesganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density834.93 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.32 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.77%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.1%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share87.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bela in the official administrative record. Census village code 221488, Bela Gram Panchayat and Narpatganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01112
Village Census Code
221488
CD Block Code
0100
Gram Panchayat Code
0018
CD Block Name
Narpatganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Bela

Location and Distance

Forbesganj is the nearest town listed for Bela, about 35 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narpatganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Forbesganj
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
896 hectares
Area
8.96 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 7,481 people in 1,406 households, with 3,903 male residents and 3,578 female residents. The average household size is 5.32, and SC share is 14.77% and ST share is 7.1% for Bela. Population density works out to about 834.93 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,406
Total Population
7,481
Male Population
3,903
Female Population
3,578
Sex Ratio
916.73
Average Household Size
5.32
SC Population
1,105
SC Male Population
578
SC Female Population
527
SC Population Share
14.77
ST Population
531
ST Male Population
258
ST Female Population
273
ST Population Share
7.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bela list 4 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bela include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bela include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bela include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bela show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice Mills, net sown area is 754.32 hectares and irrigated land is 660.32 hectares (87.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice Mills
Forest Area In Hectares
18.35 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
42.25
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.15 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.7 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
52.85 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
7.38 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
754.32
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
94 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
660.32
Canals Area In Hectares
45 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
615.32 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bela

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 2 40%
Central Bank of India 1 20%
State Bank of India 1 20%
Uco Bank 1 20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 854335 Araria Narpatganj Madhura Narpatganj Bank of Baroda Narpatganj, Araria, Bihar, 854335
Central Bank of India ATM 834335 Araria Narpatganj Madhura Araria Narpatganj, Araria, Bihar, 834335
Uco Bank ATM 854311 Araria Narpatganj Manikpur Bihar Uco Bank Manikpur Po:-R. T. Mohan. Dt:araria, Araria, Bihar, 854311
State Bank of India ATM 854335 Araria Narpatganj Ghurna Ghurna Bazar Achaira, Bihar Ghurna Bazar Achaira, Bihar, Araria, Bihar, 854335
Bank of Baroda ATM 854335 Araria Narpatganj Gokhulpur Gokhulpur Main Road Narpatganj, Araria, Bihar, 854335

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bela village located?

Bela is in Narpatganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bela village in?

Bela village is in Araria district.

Which state is Bela village in?

Bela village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bela under?

Bela comes under Narpatganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bela?

The Census village code of Bela is 221488.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bela under?

Bela is listed under Bela Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narpatganj.

What is the population of Bela village?

The village record lists 7,481 people and 1,406 households for Bela.

How many households are in Bela village?

The village record lists 1,406 households for Bela.

What is the male and female population of Bela?

The record lists 3,903 male residents and 3,578 female residents for Bela.

What is the sex ratio of Bela village?

The sex ratio of Bela is 916.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bela village?

The reported geographical area of Bela is 896 hectares.

What is the population density of Bela village?

The approximate population density of Bela is 834.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bela?

The nearest town listed for Bela is Forbesganj, about 35 km away.

How far is Bela from the district headquarters?

Bela is about 65 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bela from the sub-district headquarters?

Bela is about 24 km from Narpatganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bela?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Bela.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bela?

For Bela, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice Mills, net sown area is 754.32 hectares and irrigated land is 660.32 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bela?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bela. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.