Where is Behra village located?
Behra is in Sikta Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Behra Village
Behra is an inhabited village in Sikta Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217240, the Census 2011 record lists 12,733 people in 2,123 households and the reported area is 782.38 hectares. The local references include Behra Gram Panchayat, Sikta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bettiah at about 38 km.
Behra is a village in Sikta Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217240 and 12,733 people in 2,123 households.
Village Code217240
Population12,733
Households2,123
Area782.38 hectares
Nearest TownBettiah
Detailed village profile
Behra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 12,733 people, 782.38 hectares of reported area and Bettiah as the nearest town reference for Behra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Behra falls under Sikta Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 217240.
- The record lists 12,733 people living in 2,123 households.
- The reported village area is 782.38 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bettiah.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Behra
- Census Village Code
- 217240
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Pashchim Champaran
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sikta
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01026
- CD Block
- Sikta
- Gram Panchayat
- Behra
- Households
- 2,123
- Population
- 12,733
- Male Population
- 6,707
- Female Population
- 6,026
- Sex Ratio
- 898.46
- Area
- 782.38 hectares
- Area
- 7.82 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bettiah
- Nearest Town Distance
- 38 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 845307
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
1,627.47 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
8.01%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
28.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Behra in the official administrative record. Census village code 217240, Behra Gram Panchayat and Sikta CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01026
- Village Census Code
- 217240
- CD Block Code
- 0014
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0023
- CD Block Name
- Sikta
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Behra
Location and Distance
Bettiah is the nearest town listed for Behra, about 38 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sikta
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 25 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 38 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bettiah
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 38 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bettiah
- Distance within State/UT
- 38 km
- Nearest Town
- Bettiah
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 38 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 782.38 hectares
- Area
- 7.82 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 12,733 people in 2,123 households, with 6,707 male residents and 6,026 female residents. The average household size is 6, and SC share is 8.01% and ST share is 0% for Behra. Population density works out to about 1,627.47 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,123
- Total Population
- 12,733
- Male Population
- 6,707
- Female Population
- 6,026
- Sex Ratio
- 898.46
- Average Household Size
- 6.0
- SC Population
- 1,020
- SC Male Population
- 553
- SC Female Population
- 467
- SC Population Share
- 8.01
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Behra list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 4
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Behra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 90.09 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Behra include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Behra include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Behra is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Behra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 697.99 hectares and irrigated land is 198.99 hectares (28.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 59.44
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 1.53 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 23.42 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 697.99
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 499 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 198.99
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 108.9 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Behra
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 6
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 67% |
| CRM | 2 | 33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 5 | 83% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 17% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 845307 | Paschimi Champaran | Bagaha | Garahia | Gouripur Bazar Beside India No1 Atm, West Champaran Po-M, Gauripur Gouripur Bazar Beside India No1 Atm, West Champaran… |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 845307 | Paschimi Champaran | Sikta | Haripur | Khesra No. 1445, Near Arya Samaj Mandir Sikta, Dist-West Champaran, Bihar - 845307 ICICI Bank Ltd, Mauza Haripur Dharma… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 845307 | Paschimi Champaran | Bettiah | Barwat Pasrain | Baishkhawa Chowk Ps Gopalpur, Bettiah Baishkhawa Chowk Ps Gopalpur, Bettiah, Paschimi Champaran, Bihar, 845307 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 845307 | Paschimi Champaran | Sikta | Bahuarwa | Sikta Bus Stand, West Chaparan, Po+ps- West Champaran, Sikta Sikta Bus Stand, West Chaparan, Po+ps- West Champaran, Sik… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 845307 | Paschimi Champaran | Sikta | Shikarpur | Sonarpatti Road, Sikta Bazarsonarpatti Road, Sikta Baza Sonarpatti Road, Sikta Bazar, Paschimi Champaran, Bihar, 845307 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 845307 | Paschimi Champaran | Sikta | Haripur | Ikta Sikta Bazar Sikta Sikta Bazar, Paschimi Champaran, Bihar, 845307 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Behra village in?
Behra village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Behra village in?
Behra village is in Bihar.
Which block is Behra under?
Behra comes under Sikta Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Behra?
The Census village code of Behra is 217240.
Which Gram Panchayat is Behra under?
Behra is listed under Behra Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sikta.
What is the population of Behra village?
The village record lists 12,733 people and 2,123 households for Behra.
How many households are in Behra village?
The village record lists 2,123 households for Behra.
What is the male and female population of Behra?
The record lists 6,707 male residents and 6,026 female residents for Behra.
What is the sex ratio of Behra village?
The sex ratio of Behra is 898.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Behra village?
The reported geographical area of Behra is 782.38 hectares.
What is the population density of Behra village?
The approximate population density of Behra is 1,627.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Behra?
The nearest town listed for Behra is Bettiah, about 38 km away.
How far is Behra from the district headquarters?
Behra is about 38 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Behra from the sub-district headquarters?
Behra is about 25 km from Sikta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Behra?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Behra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Behra?
For Behra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 697.99 hectares and irrigated land is 198.99 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Behra?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Behra. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.