Beharai - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Beharai is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Beharai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beharai is 497618. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.02 hectares and falls under the 481001 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Beharai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Beharai

As per Census 2011, Beharai village has a total population of 1,973 people, consisting of 969 males and 1,004 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,483 literate and 490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 192 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9739691,004
Child Population (0–6 yrs)253134119
Scheduled Castes (SC)1949797
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1929597
Literate Population1,483769714
Illiterate Population490200290

Nearby Villages of Beharai

Beharai 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)
LawadaNorth-West2.20 km
ChhateraNorth-East2.64 km
ManjhapurSouth-East2.65 km
Butte (hazari)North2.79 km
LendejhariSouth-West3.20 km
KankiEast3.35 km
DongariyaSouth3.75 km
BirsulaNorth4.31 km
ChillodWest4.60 km
ChandpuriNorth-West4.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Beharai

Beharai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Beharai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beharai

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Beharai 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 Beharai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Beharai

Where is Beharai located?

Beharai village is located in Lalbarra Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Beharai?

Beharai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Beharai?

The pincode of Beharai is 481001.

What is the population of Beharai?

Beharai has a total population of 1,973, including 969 males and 1,004 females.

How many households are there in Beharai?

There are 431 households in Beharai.

What is the literacy rate in Beharai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beharai is 75.16%. Male literacy is 79.36% and female literacy is 71.12%.