Behra - Goilkera, West Singhbhum

Behra is a village situated in the Goilkera subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Goilkera and around 94 km from Chaibasa. Kebra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Behra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behra is 377630. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.32 hectares and falls under the 833103 pincode. Ckp is the nearest town.

Behra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Behra

As per Census 2011, Behra village has a total population of 383 people, consisting of 190 males and 193 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 157 literate and 226 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Behra are given below:

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Behra

Behra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Derowan P. Halt, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Behra is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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:

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:

FAQs about Behra