Behra - Mahasi, Bahraich

Behra is a village situated in the Mahasi tehsil of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahsi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bahraich. Behra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behra is 171637. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.69 hectares and falls under the 271851 pincode. Nanpara is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Behra 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 Mahsi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bahraich Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Behra

According to the 2011 Census, Behra village had a total population of 4,203 people, including 2,252 males and 1,951 females, living in 776 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.34%, with male literacy at 76.09% and female literacy at 57.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 732.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nanpara Junction, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanpara to Behra is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bahraich to Behra is about 37 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 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