Behat - Lakhnaur, Madhubani

Behat is a village situated in the Lakhnaur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnaur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behat is 220815. The village covers a total geographical area of 914.6 hectares and falls under the 847403 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Behat is administered under an Urban Local Body.

Population of Behat

According to the 2011 Census, Behat village had a total population of 19,306 people, including 10,284 males and 9,022 females, living in 4,123 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.88%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 57.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,995, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Behat

Behat 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Behat

Behat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhanjharpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Behat is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Behat is about 36 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 Behat

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

Health Facilities in Behat

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

FAQs about Behat