Behal
About Behal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Behal village is 019599. Behal village is located in Naina Devi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 62km away from district headquarter Swarghat. Swarghat is the sub-district headquarter of Behal village. As per 2009 stats, Kondawala is the gram panchayat of Behal village.
The total geographical area of village is 823 hectares. Behal has a total population of 3,406 peoples, out of which male population is 1,790 while female population is 1,616. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 902 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of behal village is 68.00% out of which 76.48% males and 58.60% females are literate. There are about 684 houses in behal village. Pincode of behal village locality is 174015.
When it comes to administration, Behal village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Behal village comes under Sri naina Deviji Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency. Naina Devi is nearest town to behal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
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Population of Behal
The population details of Behal cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,406 | 1,790 | 1,616 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 409 | 216 | 193 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 1,330 | 683 | 647 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 670 | 361 | 309 |
| Literate Population | 2,316 | 1,369 | 947 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,090 | 421 | 669 |
Connectivity of Behal
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Behal
Where is Behal located?
Behal village is situated in Naina Devi Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Behal?
The Gram Panchayat of Behal is Kondawala (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Behal?
The pincode of Behal is 174015, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Behal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Behal is 3,406, with 1,790 males and 1,616 females.
How many households are there in Behal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Behal village has a total of 684 households.
What is the literacy rate in Behal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Behal is 68.00%. The male literacy rate is 76.48%, while the female literacy rate is 58.60%.