Behra - Faridpur, Bareilly

Behra is a village situated in the Faridpur tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Faridpur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Behra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behra is 131130. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.12 hectares and falls under the 243503 pincode. Faridpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Behra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Behra

According to the 2011 Census, Behra village had a total population of 4,062 people, including 2,227 males and 1,835 females, living in 654 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.80%, with male literacy at 65.39% and female literacy at 46.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271.

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 Pitambarpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Faridpur to Behra is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Behra is about 38 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