Behdamber - Mahmudabad, Sitapur

Behdamber is a village situated in the Mahmudabad tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahmudabad and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Bajehra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Behdamber village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behdamber is 138454. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.25 hectares and falls under the 261201 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

Behdamber village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahmoodabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sitapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Behdamber

As per Census 2011, Behdamber village has a total population of 236 people, consisting of 135 males and 101 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 748 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 104 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population236135101
Child Population (0–6 yrs)473017
Scheduled Castes (SC)834637
Literate Population1047133
Illiterate Population1326468

Nearby Villages of Behdamber

Behdamber 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)
BanbirpurNorth-East1.44 km
KhurwalEast1.54 km
SadarpurNorth-West1.87 km
BajehraSouth1.92 km
Bhat PurwaNorth-East1.97 km
NabiganjSouth-East2.06 km
BehtiWest2.19 km
Jafarpur KalanNorth-West2.23 km
Chandpur SethSouth-West2.24 km
TikriNorth2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Behdamber

Behdamber is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarayan, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Behdamber is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Behdamber

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

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

Health Facilities in Behdamber

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Behdamber 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 Behdamber

Where is Behdamber located?

Behdamber village is located in Mahmudabad Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Behdamber?

The Gram Panchayat of Behdamber is Bajehra.

What is the pincode of Behdamber?

The pincode of Behdamber is 261201.

What is the population of Behdamber?

Behdamber has a total population of 236, including 135 males and 101 females.

How many households are there in Behdamber?

There are 39 households in Behdamber.

What is the literacy rate in Behdamber?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Behdamber is 44.07%. Male literacy is 52.59% and female literacy is 32.67%.