Behati - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Behati is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Soter serves as the Gram Panchayat for Behati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behati is 500211. The village covers a total geographical area of 939 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Behati

According to the 2011 Census, Behati village had a total population of 539 people, including 274 males and 265 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.17%, with male literacy at 60.27% and female literacy at 41.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 388.

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

Nearby Villages of Behati

Behati 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 Behati

Behati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhalaun, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Behati is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Behati is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Behati

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

Health Facilities in Behati

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

FAQs about Behati