Belsand

Belsand is a town and a notified area in Sitamarhi district in the state of Bihar, India. The place is located in a plain which is prone to floods, and on account of this ample amount of alluvium is there. This geographic position gives the place good agricultural prospects. Main market areas (pertaining to tertiary sector) are around Kothi Bazaar and Belsand Chauraha. It is a flood prone area.

Geography

Belsand is located at 26°27′N 85°24′E / 26.45°N 85.4°E / 26.45; 85.4. It has an average elevation of 55 metres (180 feet). It has a few buildings in form of ruins of British time which are collectively said Kothi (mansion). There is a market near Kothi. Belsand is about 22 kilometers from Sitamarhi, the district headquarters. The area is flood prone as it lies amid 2 rivers, namely the Baghmati and the other being a minor stream.

The Belsand block lies in the southwestern portion of Sitamarhi district. To the south and east, is it bordered by the Runni Saidpur block. On the north, it borders the Parsauni block.