Behna

Behna is a village located in Sundarnagar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 57km away from district headquarter Sundarnagar. Sundarnagar is the sub-district headquarter of Behna village. As per 2009 stats, Nalag Snr is the gram panchayat of Behna village.

Here you can discover what makes Behna unique in its vibrant Sundarnagar-Mandi region. You’ll see Behna’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 Behna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Behna is 014268. The village spans a total geographical area of 132 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175001. Sundarnagar is nearest town to Behna village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Behna 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 Sundernagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Behna

Population of Behna

According to the 2011 Census, Behna has a total population of about 659, with approximately 325 males and 334 females. The sex ratio is around 1027 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 59 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 159 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.47%, with male literacy at about 76.62% and female literacy near 66.47%. There are around 145 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Behna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Behna

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

Nearby Villages of Behna

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Behna