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

According to the 2011 Census, Behma village had a total population of 2,777 people, including 1,454 males and 1,323 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.12%, with male literacy at 77.34% and female literacy at 60.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 461.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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