Behta - Khajauli, Madhubani

Behta is a village situated in the Khajauli subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajauli and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Inrwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Behta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behta is 220212. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.21 hectares and falls under the 847228 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Behta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Babubarhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Behta

As per Census 2011, Behta village has a total population of 1,667 people, consisting of 876 males and 791 females. The village has 345 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 356 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 764 literate and 903 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Behta are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,667876791
Child Population (0–6 yrs)356196160
Scheduled Castes (SC)261115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population764484280
Illiterate Population903392511

Nearby Villages of Behta

Behta is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MainaSouth-East0.70 km
ManiarwaSouth1.40 km
HathiahiNorth-West1.51 km
DatwarWest1.63 km
SukiNorth-East2.19 km
KanhauliSouth-East2.55 km
InarwaSouth2.57 km
SaterWest2.65 km
BiraulNorth2.71 km
SarabeSouth-West2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Behta

Public transport in the Behta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajauli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Behta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Behta is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Behta

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Behta village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Behta

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Behta village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Behta

Where is Behta located?

Behta village is located in Khajauli Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Behta?

The Gram Panchayat of Behta is Inrwa.

What is the pincode of Behta?

The pincode of Behta is 847228.

What is the population of Behta?

Behta has a total population of 1,667, including 876 males and 791 females.

How many households are there in Behta?

There are 345 households in Behta.

What is the literacy rate in Behta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Behta is 45.83%. Male literacy is 55.25% and female literacy is 35.40%.