Behra - Taljhari, Sahebganj

Behra is a village situated in the Taljhari subdivision of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Taljhari and around 45 km from Sahibganj. Karanpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Behra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behra is 358840. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.59 hectares and falls under the 816129 pincode. Sahibganj is the nearest town.

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

Population of Behra

According to the 2011 Census, Behra village had a total population of 161 people, including 93 males and 68 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 731 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.80%, with male literacy at 48.57% and female literacy at 30.91%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1619368
Child Population (0–6 yrs)362313
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1619368
Literate Population513417
Illiterate Population1105951

Nearby Villages of Behra

Behra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DangaSouth0.71 km
BaheraWest1.17 km
JoyaSouth-West1.26 km
Chamdi BedoEast1.38 km
SarsaNorth-West1.40 km
PurliyaSouth-East1.85 km
Jhikra HarinkolSouth-East1.89 km
Kaldi BitaNorth-East2.04 km
BardandaNorth2.13 km
GhoghiSouth-West2.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Behra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Behra. The nearest railway station is Moharajpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sahibganj to Behra is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Behra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Behra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Behra

Where is Behra located?

Behra village is located in Taljhari Subdivision, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Behra?

The Gram Panchayat of Behra is Karanpura.

What is the pincode of Behra?

The pincode of Behra is 816129.

What is the population of Behra?

Behra had a total population of 161, including 93 males and 68 females.

How many households are there in Behra?

Behra had 35 households.

What is the literacy rate in Behra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Behra was 40.80%. Male literacy was 48.57% and female literacy was 30.91%.