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Behera Village

Behera is an inhabited village in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359012, the Census 2011 record lists 35 people in 10 households and the reported area is 105.7 hectares. The local references include Brindaban Gram Panchayat, Taljhari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahebganj at about 60 km.

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Quick answer: Behera is a village in Taljhari Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359012 and 35 people in 10 households.
Village Code359012
Population35
Households10
Area105.7 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Behera
Census Village Code
359012
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Taljhari
Sub-district Census Code
02568
CD Block
Taljhari
Gram Panchayat
Brindaban
Households
10
Population
35
Male Population
21
Female Population
14
Sex Ratio
666.67
Area
105.7 hectares
Area
1.06 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816129
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Behera at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 35 people, 105.7 hectares of reported area and Sahebganj as the nearest town reference for Behera, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSahibganj
Sub-districtTaljhari
CD BlockTaljhari
Gram PanchayatBRINDABAN
  • Behera falls under Taljhari Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359012.
  • The record lists 35 people living in 10 households.
  • The reported village area is 105.7 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sahebganj.
  • 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

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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 Density33.11 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share97.14%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Behera in the official administrative record. Census village code 359012, Brindaban Gram Panchayat and Taljhari CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02568
Village Census Code
359012
CD Block Code
0074
Gram Panchayat Code
0124
CD Block Name
Taljhari
Gram Panchayat Name
Brindaban

Location and Distance

Sahebganj is the nearest town listed for Behera, about 60 km away. Sahebganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Taljhari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Sahebganj
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahebganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
300 km
Total Geographical Area
105.7 hectares
Area
1.06 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 35 people in 10 households, with 21 male residents and 14 female residents. The average household size is 3.5, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 97.14% for Behera. Population density works out to about 33.11 people per sq km.

Total Households
10
Total Population
35
Male Population
21
Female Population
14
Sex Ratio
666.67
Average Household Size
3.5
ST Population
34
ST Male Population
21
ST Female Population
13
ST Population Share
97.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Behera 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.

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 Behera include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.02 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Behera include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Behera include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Behera show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and irrigated land is 4.45 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
5.59 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.68
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
46.45 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
28.54 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.44 hectares
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
73.99 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.45
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.43 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Behera village located?

Behera is in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Behera village in?

Behera village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Behera village in?

Behera village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Behera under?

Behera comes under Taljhari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Behera?

The Census village code of Behera is 359012.

Which Gram Panchayat is Behera under?

Behera is listed under BRINDABAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Taljhari.

What is the population of Behera village?

The village record lists 35 people and 10 households for Behera.

How many households are in Behera village?

The village record lists 10 households for Behera.

What is the male and female population of Behera?

The record lists 21 male residents and 14 female residents for Behera.

What is the sex ratio of Behera village?

The sex ratio of Behera is 666.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Behera village?

The reported geographical area of Behera is 105.7 hectares.

What is the population density of Behera village?

The approximate population density of Behera is 33.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Behera?

The nearest town listed for Behera is Sahebganj, about 60 km away.

How far is Behera from the district headquarters?

Behera is about 60 km from Sahebganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Behera from the sub-district headquarters?

Behera is about 25 km from Taljhari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Behera?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Behera.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Behera?

For Behera, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and irrigated land is 4.45 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Behera.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.