Indian Village Directory

Bela Village

Bela is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257207, the Census 2011 record lists 735 people in 128 households and the reported area is 270 hectares. The local references include Amkola Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 36 km.

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Quick answer: Bela is a village in Mohanpur Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257207 and 735 people in 128 households.
Village Code257207
Population735
Households128
Area270 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Key Village Facts

Village
Bela
Census Village Code
257207
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mohanpur
Sub-district Census Code
01509
CD Block
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat
Amkola
Households
128
Population
735
Male Population
351
Female Population
384
Sex Ratio
1,094.02
Area
270 hectares
Area
2.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
36 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bela at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 735 people, 270 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Bela, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
CD BlockMohanpur
Gram PanchayatAMKOLA
  • Bela falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257207.
  • The record lists 735 people living in 128 households.
  • The reported village area is 270 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density272.22 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.74 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share40.82%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%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 257207, Amkola Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01509
Village Census Code
257207
CD Block Code
0497
CD Block Name
Mohanpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Amkola

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Bela, about 36 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohanpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
38 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
36 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
36 km
Total Geographical Area
270 hectares
Area
2.7 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 735 people in 128 households, with 351 male residents and 384 female residents. The average household size is 5.74, and SC share is 40.82% and ST share is 0% for Bela. Population density works out to about 272.22 people per sq km.

Total Households
128
Total Population
735
Male Population
351
Female Population
384
Sex Ratio
1,094.02
Average Household Size
5.74
SC Population
300
SC Male Population
149
SC Female Population
151
SC Population Share
40.82
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. 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
6.4 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
Animal Cart
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.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
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 77.4 hectares and irrigated land is 77.4 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
183.9 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.6
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
77.4
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
77.4
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
16.7 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
54.3 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bela village located?

Bela is in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bela village in?

Bela village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Bela village in?

Bela village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bela under?

Bela comes under Mohanpur 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 257207.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bela under?

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

What is the population of Bela village?

The village record lists 735 people and 128 households for Bela.

How many households are in Bela village?

The village record lists 128 households for Bela.

What is the male and female population of Bela?

The record lists 351 male residents and 384 female residents for Bela.

What is the sex ratio of Bela village?

The sex ratio of Bela is 1,094.02 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bela village?

The reported geographical area of Bela is 270 hectares.

What is the population density of Bela village?

The approximate population density of Bela is 272.22 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 Sherghati, about 36 km away.

How far is Bela from the district headquarters?

Bela is about 38 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bela from the sub-district headquarters?

Bela is about 6 km from Mohanpur, 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 77.4 hectares and irrigated land is 77.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bela.

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.