★ Revenue village · Imamganj block · Gaya ★

Bela

Jhikatiya GP
Imamganj block
Pincode 824206
Area 13 ha
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Bela is a revenue village in Imamganj block, Gaya district, Bihar. It had a population of 59 in 14 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

59 souls. 14 homes.

Imamganj block, Gaya district, Bihar.

59
Population
14
Households
63.8%
Literacy
788
Sex ratio
13 ha
Total area
23
Workforce
LGD 256091Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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Nearest mandi prices
  • Bottle gourd₹3,000Tekari APMC · 29 Oct 2026
  • Cauliflower₹4,600Tekari APMC · 29 Oct 2026
  • Raddish₹2,000Tekari APMC · 29 Oct 2026
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Cyclone Arnab · IMDOrange warningvalid until 31 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST

Cyclone Arnab — Gaya district is under an IMD orange warning

IMD warning for Gaya district: Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (29 October); heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (30 October). (IMD All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, 29 Oct 2026 20:51 IST; a sub-division warning that covers the whole state)

Status as of 29 Oct 2026, 17:30 IST: Weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha at 1730 hrs IST of 29 October 2026; very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a low pressure area over northeast Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours.

Fri, 30 OctRain 50 mm (100% chance)Wind 22 km/h, gusts 40 km/h
Sat, 31 OctRain 2 mm (49% chance)Wind 10 km/h, gusts 24 km/h
Sun, 1 NovRain 0 mm (10% chance)Wind 9 km/h, gusts 19 km/h

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  • Will Cyclone Arnab affect Bela?Bela, in Gaya district, is under an IMD orange warning for Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab: "Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (29 October); heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (30 October)" (IMD All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, 29 Oct 2026 20:51 IST, valid until 31 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST). IMD's current status: Weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha at 1730 hrs IST of 29 October 2026; very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a low pressure area over northeast Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours. The model forecast for the next 3 days shows about 51 mm of rain in total (peak day 50 mm, moderate by IMD's bands) and winds up to 22 km/h with gusts to 40 km/h. This is a model forecast (Open-Meteo); follow IMD warnings for official guidance. This page reports the official warning area, not damage at Bela.
  • What should people in Bela do during Cyclone Arnab?Follow the district administration and IMD. In an emergency call 112 (free, 24x7). Keep away from fallen power lines, flooded roads and river banks; do not shelter under trees during thunderstorms. NDMA's cyclone Do's & Don'ts are linked from this page and from the village emergency page.

Warning text as issued by IMD (bulletin); this card shows the official warning area, not damage at Bela. It switches off when the warning lapses. Last reviewed 30 Oct 2026, 00:20 IST.

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Bela is a village in Imamganj block, Gaya district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 59 people in 14 households, with a literacy rate of 63.8%. It is administered by the Jhikatiya gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 824206.

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LGD village code256091
Census 2011 code256091
Gram panchayatJhikatiya · LGD 95611
Pincode824206
BlockImamganj · LGD 1501
DistrictGaya
StateBihar
Male / Female33 / 26 · Census 2011
Area13 ha · Census 2011
Lok SabhaAurangabad · Abhay Kumar Sinha (RJD)
AssemblyImamganj · Deepa Kumari (HAM(S))
Development block
Imamganj Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Self-help groups
0 self-help groups with 0 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30

Gram panchayat

Bela is in the Jhikatiya (झिकटिया कला) gram panchayat.

Other villages in Jhikatiya

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Bela compares

By population, Bela ranks #176 of 184 inhabited villages in Imamganj block.

Literacy rate%
63.8%
+4.2% vs Imamganj block average
Bela
63.8%
Imamganj block
59.6%
Gaya district
61.0%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
788
−157 vs Imamganj block average
Bela
788
Imamganj block
945
Gaya district
943
Household sizepeople per home
4.2
−1.7 vs Imamganj block average
Bela
4.2
Imamganj block
6.0
Gaya district
6.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Bela had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Power for homes Not available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Bela at a glance

Bela is a village of 59 people in 14 households (Census 2011) in Imamganj block, Gaya district, Bihar, the 176th of 184 inhabited villages in Imamganj block by population. Literacy is 63.8%, 4.2 points above the block figure of 59.6%, and the sex ratio is 788 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 824206; the LGD village code is 256091. The population is estimated at about 75 in 2026 (+27.1% since 2011; scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection, not a census count).

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Key facts — Bela

LGD village code256091
Pincode824206
Population (Census 2011)59
Population (estimate 2026)≈ 75 · +27.1% · estimate, not a census count
Households14
Households (estimate 2026)≈ 20 · estimate, not a census count
Literacy63.8%
Sex ratio788 ♀/1000♂
Workers23
Block / BlockImamganj
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Then & Now

Bela — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
59
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 75
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
14
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 20
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.

Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
59Census 2011
Male / female
33 / 26
Households
14
People per home
4.2
Education
Literacy rate
63.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
23
Work participation
39.0%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

NFHS-5 (2019–21) · National Family Health Survey

Health & sanitation — Gaya district (NFHS-5, 2019–21)

District factsheet values published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the International Institute for Population Sciences. Survey estimates for the whole district, not a census.

These are district-level figures for Gaya district, not figures for Bela.

Sex ratio at birth
863 ♀/1000♂
Children born in the last 5 years, females per 1,000 males
Female literacy
59.4%
Women age 15–49 who are literate
Electricity
97.9%
Population living in households with electricity
Improved sanitation
44.4%
Population living in households that use an improved sanitation facility
Children vaccinated
85.0%
Children age 12–23 months fully vaccinated (card or mother's recall)
Anaemia (women)
64.3%
All women age 15–49 who are anaemic
Institutional births
76.6%
Births in a health facility, in the 5 years before the survey
Stunting
47.4%
Children under 5 who are stunted (height-for-age)
Improved drinking water
99.2%
Population living in households with an improved drinking-water source
Clean cooking fuel
34.7%
Households using clean fuel for cooking
Health insurance
9.7%
Households with any usual member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme
Post-2011 updates

Scheme progress — Gaya district

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

These are district-level figures for Gaya district, not figures for Bela.

PMAY-G (rural houses) is not shown: the ministry publishes no district-wise bulk dataset.

Approximate location

Bela on the map

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Bela · 24.4518° N, 84.5737° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaAurangabad · Abhay Kumar Sinha (RJD), elected 2024
AssemblyImamganj (SC) · Deepa Kumari (HAM(S)), MLA since 2025

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Essential services & places near Bela

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Banks, ATMs & post offices621 in Gaya district

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Hospitals & clinics502 in Gaya district

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Schools & anganwadis65 in Gaya district

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Colleges & universities37 in Gaya district

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Police & fire stations1 in Gaya district

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Government offices3 in Gaya district

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Temples44 in Gaya district

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Churches2 in Gaya district

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Mosques6 in Gaya district

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Other places of worship117 in Gaya district

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Transport43 in Gaya district

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Agriculture services7 in Gaya district

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Community places38 in Gaya district

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FAQ

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  1. Where is Bela located?

    Bela is a village in Imamganj block of Gaya district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Bela in?

    Bela is in Gaya district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Bela belong to?

    Bela comes under the Jhikatiya gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Bela?

    The pincode of Bela, Imamganj, Gaya is 824206.

  5. What is the population of Bela?

    As per the 2011 Census, Bela had a population of 59 (33 males and 26 females).

  6. How many households are there in Bela?

    Bela had 14 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Bela?

    Bela covers about 13 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Bela?

    The literacy rate of Bela was 63.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Bela?

    Bela had 788 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bela in?

    Bela is in the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Bela?

    Abhay Kumar Sinha (Rashtriya Janata Dal) won the Aurangabad Lok Sabha seat, which includes Bela, in 2024.

  12. Which assembly constituency is Bela in?

    Bela is in the Imamganj assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Bela?

    Deepa Kumari (Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular)) won the Imamganj assembly seat, which includes Bela, in 2025.

  14. Which development block is Bela in?

    Bela is in the Imamganj development block (Local Government Directory).

  15. What is the LGD code of Bela?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bela is 256091 and its Census 2011 village code is 256091.

  16. Which villages are near Bela?

    Villages near Bela include Imamganj (within ~8 km), Kaura (about 17 km), Kusiara (about 18 km), Dumaria (about 18 km), Adauria (about 18 km).

  17. What is the population of Bela in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Bela's Census 2011 population of 59 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 75 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  18. Who is the sarpanch of Bela?

    The sarpanch of Bela has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.

Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.

Long-term district average for October: 53.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Gaya

Latest reports from markets in Gaya district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 29 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Bottle gourd · Bottle GourdTekari APMC3,0003,0003,00029 Oct 2026
Cauliflower · CauliflowerTekari APMC4,6004,6004,60029 Oct 2026
Raddish · RaddishTekari APMC2,0002,0002,00029 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiTekari APMC3,0003,0003,00028 Oct 2026
Pointed gourd(Parval) · Pointed gourd (Parval)Tekari APMC4,0004,0004,00027 Oct 2026
Tomato · DeshiTekari APMC3,0003,0003,00026 Oct 2026
Cucumbar(Kheera) · CucumbarGaya APMC4,2004,6004,40024 Oct 2026
Tomato · DeshiGaya APMC3,2003,6003,40024 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Bela's shops. Best mandi price near Bela →

Nearby villages
Imamganjwithin ~8 km
Kauraabout 17 km
Kusiaraabout 18 km
Dumariaabout 18 km
Adauriaabout 18 km
Guriaabout 19 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Helplines

Official services

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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