Behora - Bokakhat, Golaghat
Behora is a village situated in the Bokakhat subdivision of Golaghat district, Assam. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bokakhat and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Golaghat. Behora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Behora is 294245. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.64 hectares and falls under the 785615 pincode. Bokakhat is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Behora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Behora
As per Census 2011, Behora village has a total population of 4,054 people, consisting of 1,990 males and 2,064 females. The village has 852 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 558 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,953 literate and 2,101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Behora are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,054 | 1,990 | 2,064 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 558 | 261 | 297 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,953 | 1,153 | 800 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,101 | 837 | 1,264 |
Nearby Villages of Behora
Behora is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Behora
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Behora.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokakhat to Behora is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Golaghat to Behora is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Behora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Behora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Behora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Behora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Behora
Where is Behora located?
Behora village is located in Bokakhat Subdivision, Golaghat district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Behora?
Behora is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Behora?
The pincode of Behora is 785615.
What is the population of Behora?
Behora has a total population of 4,054, including 1,990 males and 2,064 females.
How many households are there in Behora?
There are 852 households in Behora.
What is the literacy rate in Behora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Behora is 48.17%. Male literacy is 57.94% and female literacy is 38.76%.