Behta - Gauriganj, Amethi

Behta is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Gauriganj and around 35 km from Sultanpur. Behta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behta is 169220. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.12 hectares and falls under the 227412 pincode. Amethi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Behta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gauriganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amethi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Behta

According to the 2011 Census, Behta village had a total population of 1,557 people, including 787 males and 770 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.61%, with male literacy at 83.46% and female literacy at 69.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 420.

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

Nearby Villages of Behta

Behta 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 Behta

Behta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hargaon, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amethi to Behta is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Behta is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Behta

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

Health Facilities in Behta

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

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