Where is Behri Bankatwa village located?
Behri Bankatwa is in Sikta Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
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Behri Bankatwa Village
Behri Bankatwa is an inhabited village in Sikta Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217245, the Census 2011 record lists 1,622 people in 297 households and the reported area is 294.59 hectares. The local references include Behri Bankatwa Gram Panchayat, Sikta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bettiah at about 30 km.
Village Code217245
Population1,622
Households297
Area294.59 hectares
Nearest TownBettiah
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Behri Bankatwa
- Census Village Code
- 217245
- 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
- Behri Bankatwa
- Households
- 297
- Population
- 1,622
- Male Population
- 850
- Female Population
- 772
- Sex Ratio
- 908.24
- Area
- 294.59 hectares
- Area
- 2.95 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bettiah
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Behri Bankatwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,622 people, 294.59 hectares of reported area and Bettiah as the nearest town reference for Behri Bankatwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Behri Bankatwa falls under Sikta Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 217245.
- The record lists 1,622 people living in 297 households.
- The reported village area is 294.59 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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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density550.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.46 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.84%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share55.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Behri Bankatwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 217245, Behri Bankatwa Gram Panchayat and Sikta CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01026
- Village Census Code
- 217245
- CD Block Code
- 0014
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0028
- CD Block Name
- Sikta
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Behri Bankatwa
Location and Distance
Bettiah is the nearest town listed for Behri Bankatwa, about 30 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sikta
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 34 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bettiah
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bettiah
- Distance within State/UT
- 30 km
- Nearest Town
- Bettiah
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 294.59 hectares
- Area
- 2.95 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,622 people in 297 households, with 850 male residents and 772 female residents. The average household size is 5.46, and SC share is 11.84% and ST share is 0% for Behri Bankatwa. Population density works out to about 550.6 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 297
- Total Population
- 1,622
- Male Population
- 850
- Female Population
- 772
- Sex Ratio
- 908.24
- Average Household Size
- 5.46
- SC Population
- 192
- SC Male Population
- 109
- SC Female Population
- 83
- SC Population Share
- 11.84
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Behri Bankatwa list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Behri Bankatwa include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 100.85 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Behri Bankatwa.
- Post Office
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Behri Bankatwa include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Behri Bankatwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 272.47 hectares and irrigated land is 151.35 hectares (55.5% 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
- 19.12
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 272.47
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 121.12 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 151.35
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 50.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Behri Bankatwa village in?
Behri Bankatwa village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Behri Bankatwa village in?
Behri Bankatwa village is in Bihar.
Which block is Behri Bankatwa under?
Behri Bankatwa comes under Sikta Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Behri Bankatwa?
The Census village code of Behri Bankatwa is 217245.
Which Gram Panchayat is Behri Bankatwa under?
Behri Bankatwa is listed under Behri Bankatwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sikta.
What is the population of Behri Bankatwa village?
The village record lists 1,622 people and 297 households for Behri Bankatwa.
How many households are in Behri Bankatwa village?
The village record lists 297 households for Behri Bankatwa.
What is the male and female population of Behri Bankatwa?
The record lists 850 male residents and 772 female residents for Behri Bankatwa.
What is the sex ratio of Behri Bankatwa village?
The sex ratio of Behri Bankatwa is 908.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Behri Bankatwa village?
The reported geographical area of Behri Bankatwa is 294.59 hectares.
What is the population density of Behri Bankatwa village?
The approximate population density of Behri Bankatwa is 550.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Behri Bankatwa?
The nearest town listed for Behri Bankatwa is Bettiah, about 30 km away.
How far is Behri Bankatwa from the district headquarters?
Behri Bankatwa is about 30 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Behri Bankatwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Behri Bankatwa is about 34 km from Sikta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Behri Bankatwa?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Behri Bankatwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Behri Bankatwa?
For Behri Bankatwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 272.47 hectares and irrigated land is 151.35 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Behri Bankatwa.