Behar - Bighapur, Unnao

Behar is a village situated in the Bighapur tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bighapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Bihar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Behar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Behar is 142850. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.61 hectares and falls under the 209866 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Behar 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 Bhagwantnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Unnao Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Behar

According to the 2011 Census, Behar village had a total population of 5,952 people, including 3,127 males and 2,825 females, living in 1,088 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.29%, with male literacy at 76.44% and female literacy at 57.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Behar

Behar 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 Behar

Behar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baiswara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Behar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Unnao to Behar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Behar

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

Health Facilities in Behar

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

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