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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Behta village has a total population of 1,557 people, consisting of 787 males and 770 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,045 literate and 512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 420 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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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