Behal

Behal is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Behal unique in its vibrant Naina Devi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Behal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Behal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Behal is 019599. The village spans a total geographical area of 823 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174015. Naina Devi is nearest town to Behal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Behal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sri naina Deviji Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Behal

Population of Behal

According to the 2011 Census, Behal has a total population of about 3,406, with approximately 1,790 males and 1,616 females. The sex ratio is around 902 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 409 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,330 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 670. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.00%, with male literacy at about 76.48% and female literacy near 58.60%. There are around 684 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Behal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Behal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Behal. As per the 2011 stats, Behal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Behal

Knowing the nearby villages of Behal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Behal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Behal