Behri - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Behri is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Behri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behri is 216514. The village covers a total geographical area of 562.9 hectares and falls under the 845451 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Behri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Behri

According to the 2011 Census, Behri village had a total population of 3,794 people, including 1,982 males and 1,812 females, living in 728 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.07%, with male literacy at 51.85% and female literacy at 31.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 541, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Behri

Behri 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 Behri

Behri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhikhna Thori, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Behri is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Behri is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Behri

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

Health Facilities in Behri

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

FAQs about Behri