Behma - Sidhauli, Sitapur

Behma is a village situated in the Sidhauli tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhauli and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Behma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behma is 138978. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.36 hectares and falls under the 261301 pincode. Mahmudabad is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Behma

As per Census 2011, Behma village has a total population of 2,777 people, consisting of 1,454 males and 1,323 females. The village has 449 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 465 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,598 literate and 1,179 illiterate residents. Additionally, 461 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7771,4541,323
Child Population (0–6 yrs)465245220
Scheduled Castes (SC)461232229
Literate Population1,598935663
Illiterate Population1,179519660

Nearby Villages of Behma

Behma 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)
KandauraNorth-East1.04 km
MohabbatpurNorth1.17 km
NayaagaonWest1.28 km
Banehra BirbalSouth-East1.28 km
BarbaliyaSouth-West1.29 km
Wazid NagarNorth-East1.86 km
Rampur BhujangNorth-West1.99 km
ChunkaSouth2.02 km
FirozpurEast2.14 km
Harar MauNorth2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Behma

Behma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Babupur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahmudabad to Behma is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Behma 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 Behma

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Behma

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Behma

Where is Behma located?

Behma village is located in Sidhauli Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Behma?

Behma is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Behma?

The pincode of Behma is 261301.

What is the population of Behma?

Behma has a total population of 2,777, including 1,454 males and 1,323 females.

How many households are there in Behma?

There are 449 households in Behma.

What is the literacy rate in Behma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Behma is 57.54%. Male literacy is 64.31% and female literacy is 50.11%.