Behra - Gairatganj, Raisen

Behra is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Bilwani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Behra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behra is 483971. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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 Sanchi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Behra

According to the 2011 Census, Behra village had a total population of 320 people, including 162 males and 158 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.89%, with male literacy at 93.62% and female literacy at 75.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Behra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Behra is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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