Behta - Patti, Pratapgarh

Behta is a village situated in the Patti tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patti and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Behta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behta is 159436. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.95 hectares and falls under the 230124 pincode.

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 Patti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pratapgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Behta

According to the 2011 Census, Behta village had a total population of 1,826 people, including 916 males and 910 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.17%, with male literacy at 82.10% and female literacy at 58.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446.

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 Population1,826916910
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20011783
Scheduled Castes (SC)446238208
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,141656485
Illiterate Population685260425

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JamalpurNorth-East1.04 km
BhaupurNorth-West1.43 km
BijhlaWest1.44 km
Aspur DevsaraSouth1.63 km
DiyawaNorth-East2.03 km
LakhanudeehWest2.51 km
KeotaliEast2.67 km
Sangram GanjNorth-East2.67 km
LabedaNorth-West2.70 km
NacharaulaNorth2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Behta

Behta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Koiripur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pratapgarh to Behta is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Behta

Where is Behta located?

Behta village is located in Patti Tehsil, Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Behta?

Behta is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Behta?

The pincode of Behta is 230124.

What is the population of Behta?

Behta had a total population of 1,826, including 916 males and 910 females.

How many households are there in Behta?

Behta had 268 households.

What is the literacy rate in Behta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Behta was 70.17%. Male literacy was 82.10% and female literacy was 58.65%.