Indian Village Directory

Bela Village

Bela is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240489, the Census 2011 record lists 1,686 people in 322 households and the reported area is 159 hectares. The local references include Baidpur Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sultanganj at about 28 km.

In short:

Bela is a village in Shambhuganj Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240489 and 1,686 people in 322 households.

Village Code240489
Population1,686
Households322
Area159 hectares
Nearest TownSultanganj

Detailed village profile

Bela at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,686 people, 159 hectares of reported area and Sultanganj as the nearest town reference for Bela, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Banka
Block Shambhuganj
CD Block Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat BAIDPUR
  • Bela falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240489.
  • The record lists 1,686 people living in 322 households.
  • The reported village area is 159 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sultanganj.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Village Facts

Village
Bela
Census Village Code
240489
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shambhuganj
Sub-district Census Code
01345
CD Block
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat
Baidpur
Households
322
Population
1,686
Male Population
888
Female Population
798
Sex Ratio
898.65
Area
159 hectares
Area
1.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813221
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 1,060.38 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.24 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.73% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% 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 240489, Baidpur Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01345
Village Census Code
240489
CD Block Code
0333
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Shambhuganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Baidpur

Location and Distance

Sultanganj is the nearest town listed for Bela, about 28 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shambhuganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sultanganj
Distance within State/UT
28 km
Nearest Town
Sultanganj
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
159 hectares
Area
1.59 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,686 people in 322 households, with 888 male residents and 798 female residents. The average household size is 5.24, and SC share is 16.73% and ST share is 0% for Bela. Population density works out to about 1,060.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
322
Total Population
1,686
Male Population
888
Female Population
798
Sex Ratio
898.65
Average Household Size
5.24
SC Population
282
SC Male Population
142
SC Female Population
140
SC Population Share
16.73
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bela list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bela include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
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, net sown area is 129.6 hectares and irrigated land is 129.6 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
23.7
Net Area Sown In Hectares
129.6
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
129.6
Canals Area In Hectares
129.6 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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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.

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
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

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
Canara Bank 1 20%
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited 1 20%
State Bank of India 1 20%
Uco Bank 1 20%
Union Bank of India 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
Canara Bank ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) Main Road Arjun Market Tarapur, Munger, Bihar, 813221
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) Bihar Aashary Building, Deogarh Road, VILLI- Mohangunj, Tarapur P O, Munger Dist, Munger, Bihar, 813221
State Bank of India ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) College Road Tarapur, Munger, Bihar, 813221
Uco Bank ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Tarapur (Ct) Distt Munger, Bihar Sultanganj-Belhar Road Tarapur Post Tarapur, Munger, Bihar, 813221
Union Bank of India ATM 813221 Munger Tarapur Rangaon Rangaon Rangaon, Munger, Bihar, 813221

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 Shambhuganj Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bela village in?

Bela village is in Banka district.

Which state is Bela village in?

Bela village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bela under?

Bela comes under Shambhuganj 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 240489.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bela under?

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

What is the population of Bela village?

The village record lists 1,686 people and 322 households for Bela.

How many households are in Bela village?

The village record lists 322 households for Bela.

What is the male and female population of Bela?

The record lists 888 male residents and 798 female residents for Bela.

What is the sex ratio of Bela village?

The sex ratio of Bela is 898.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bela village?

The reported geographical area of Bela is 159 hectares.

What is the population density of Bela village?

The approximate population density of Bela is 1,060.38 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 Sultanganj, about 28 km away.

How far is Bela from the district headquarters?

Bela is about 45 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bela from the sub-district headquarters?

Bela is about 16 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bela?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bela.

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

For Bela, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 129.6 hectares and irrigated land is 129.6 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 5 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.