Bela (बेला) — Sonbarsa, Sitamarhi, Bihar

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Bela is a village in Sonbarsa mandal, Sitamarhi district, Bihar. It has a population of 5,121 across 1,078 households with a literacy rate of 36.7%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

nusrat jahan

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LGD code: 219085
Pincode: 843317
Population: 5,121
Households: 1,078
Literacy rate: 36.7%
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,544
Distance to district centre: 146 km
Distance to mandal centre: 108 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bela compares

Literacy rate

36.7%

−2.9% vs mandal average

Bela: 36.7%
Sonbarsa mandal: 39.6%
Sitamarhi district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

944

+36 vs mandal average

Bela: 944
Sonbarsa mandal: 908

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.1 vs mandal average

Bela: 4.8
Sonbarsa mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Bela

LGD code: 219085
Pincode: 843317
Population (Census 2011): 5,121
Population (projected 2026): 6,038
Households: 1,078
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 944
Literacy rate: 36.7%
Coordinates: 26.84323°N, 84.76504°E
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: nusrat jahan
Block / Mandal: Sonbarsa
Nearest PHC: Itaharwa Katti Health Post (97.0 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Sitamarhi district level

Then & Now

Bela — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,121

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,038

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,078

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,271

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 5,121Census 2011
Households: 1,078Census 2011
Literacy rate: 36.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,0382026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,271

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sitamarhi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sitamarhi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sitamarhi district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Bela · Sonbarsa mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Bela doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Sonbarsa mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

11 places mapped

School· 9
PHC· 2

Education

School
Shree Nepal Rastriya Kuldeep Ni. Ma. Bi.
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School
Angel's English Boarding school
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Mandal centre

Sonbarsa · ≈ 108 km

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District centre

Sitamarhi · ≈ 146 km

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What is the pincode of Bela?

The pincode of Bela, Sonbarsa mandal, Sitamarhi district, Bihar is 843317.

In which district is Bela located?

Bela is a village in Sonbarsa mandal of Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Bela as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bela village has a population of 5,121 across 1,078 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bela?

The current sarpanch of Bela gram panchayat is nusrat jahan.

What is the literacy rate in Bela?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bela village is 36.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Bela?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bela village is 944 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Bela?

The nearest health facility to Bela is Itaharwa Katti Health Post (~97.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bela?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bela, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Bela from Sitamarhi district centre?

Bela is approximately 146 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sitamarhi district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bela?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bela village is 219085.

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Key facts — Bela

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Bela — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Bela on the mapबेला

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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How to reach Bela

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What is the pincode of Bela?

In which district is Bela located?

What is the population of Bela as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bela?

What is the literacy rate in Bela?

What is the sex ratio in Bela?

What is the nearest health centre to Bela?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bela?

How far is Bela from Sitamarhi district centre?

What is the LGD code of Bela?

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Bela

What is the pincode of Bela?

In which district is Bela located?

What is the population of Bela as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bela?

What is the literacy rate in Bela?

What is the sex ratio in Bela?

What is the nearest health centre to Bela?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bela?

How far is Bela from Sitamarhi district centre?

What is the LGD code of Bela?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bela — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Bela on the mapबेला

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

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Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

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