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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Behar village has a total population of 5,952 people, consisting of 3,127 males and 2,825 females. The village has 1,088 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 721 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,520 literate and 2,432 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,9523,1272,825
Child Population (0–6 yrs)721377344
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,182610572
Scheduled Tribes (ST)862
Literate Population3,5202,1021,418
Illiterate Population2,4321,0251,407

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BajeuraSouth1.31 km
KedarkheraWest1.39 km
RampurSouth-West1.45 km
MavaiyaNorth-East1.73 km
ChakdariyapurSouth2.04 km
Nama KheraSouth-West2.18 km
AkampurSouth-East2.18 km
TajakpurSouth-West2.32 km
KiratpurWest2.56 km
HindupurNorth2.58 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Behar

Where is Behar located?

Behar village is located in Bighapur Tehsil, Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Behar?

The Gram Panchayat of Behar is Bihar.

What is the pincode of Behar?

The pincode of Behar is 209866.

What is the population of Behar?

Behar has a total population of 5,952, including 3,127 males and 2,825 females.

How many households are there in Behar?

There are 1,088 households in Behar.

What is the literacy rate in Behar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Behar is 59.14%. Male literacy is 67.22% and female literacy is 50.19%.