Behmai - Sikandra, Kanpur Dehat

Behmai is a village situated in the Sikandra tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandra and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Mati. Khoja Rampur Bangar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Behmai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behmai is 149871. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.51 hectares and falls under the 209115 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 94 km away.

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

Population of Behmai

According to the 2011 Census, Behmai village had a total population of 650 people, including 348 males and 302 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.13%, with male literacy at 88.92% and female literacy at 58.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population650348302
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713239
Scheduled Castes (SC)651
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population435281154
Illiterate Population21567148

Nearby Villages of Behmai

Behmai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Gauri Ratan BangarNorth-West1.01 km
Khoja Rampur BangarEast1.76 km
Khoja Rampur KachharSouth2.18 km
NibahnaNorth2.19 km
Gauri Ratan KachharSouth-West2.47 km
IndrapuraNorth2.74 km
Jaisalpura MahdewaWest2.93 km
Bijahara Sikandara BangarEast3.04 km
Bijahara Sikandara KachharSouth-East3.29 km
AnwanNorth-East3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Behmai

Behmai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chaunrah, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Behmai is about 94 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mati to Behmai is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Behmai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Behmai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Behmai

Where is Behmai located?

Behmai village is located in Sikandra Tehsil, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Behmai?

The Gram Panchayat of Behmai is Khoja Rampur Bangar.

What is the pincode of Behmai?

The pincode of Behmai is 209115.

What is the population of Behmai?

Behmai had a total population of 650, including 348 males and 302 females.

How many households are there in Behmai?

Behmai had 108 households.

What is the literacy rate in Behmai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Behmai was 75.13%. Male literacy was 88.92% and female literacy was 58.56%.