Indian Village Directory

Behera Village

Behera is an inhabited village in Kokasara Tahasil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 424003, the Census 2011 record lists 5,416 people in 1,351 households and the reported area is 1,540 hectares. The local references include Behera Gram Panchayat, Dharamgarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Junagarh at about 19 km.

In short:

Behera is a village in Kokasara Tahasil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 424003 and 5,416 people in 1,351 households.

Village Code424003
Population5,416
Households1,351
Area1,540 hectares
Nearest TownJunagarh

Detailed village profile

Behera at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,416 people, 1,540 hectares of reported area and Junagarh as the nearest town reference for Behera, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Kalahandi
Tahasil Kokasara
CD Block Dharamgarh
Gram Panchayat Behera
  • Behera falls under Kokasara Tahasil in Kalahandi district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 424003.
  • The record lists 5,416 people living in 1,351 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,540 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Junagarh.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Behera
Census Village Code
424003
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Kalahandi
District Census Code
395
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kokasara
Sub-district Census Code
03169
CD Block
Dharamgarh
Gram Panchayat
Behera
Households
1,351
Population
5,416
Male Population
2,747
Female Population
2,669
Sex Ratio
971.61
Area
1,540 hectares
Area
15.4 sq km
Nearest Town
Junagarh
Nearest Town Distance
19 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
766103
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 351.69 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.01 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.99% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 20.48% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 2.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Behera in the official administrative record. Census village code 424003, Behera Gram Panchayat and Dharamgarh CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
395
Sub-district Census Code
03169
Village Census Code
424003
CD Block Code
0261
Gram Panchayat Code
15
CD Block Name
Dharamgarh
Gram Panchayat Name
Behera

Location and Distance

Junagarh is the nearest town listed for Behera, about 19 km away. Bhawanipatna is listed as the district headquarters at about 63 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kokasara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Bhawanipatna
Distance from District Headquarter
63 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Junagarh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Junagarh
Distance within State/UT
19 km
Nearest Town
Junagarh
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
1,540 hectares
Area
15.4 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,416 people in 1,351 households, with 2,747 male residents and 2,669 female residents. The average household size is 4.01, and SC share is 15.99% and ST share is 20.48% for Behera. Population density works out to about 351.69 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,351
Total Population
5,416
Male Population
2,747
Female Population
2,669
Sex Ratio
971.61
Average Household Size
4.01
SC Population
866
SC Male Population
435
SC Female Population
431
SC Population Share
15.99
ST Population
1,109
ST Male Population
557
ST Female Population
552
ST Population Share
20.48
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Behera list 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1
Private Arts And Science Degree College
Available
Private Arts And Science Degree College Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Behera. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Behera include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
206.04 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Behera include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Behera include self-help groups, 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
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Behera is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 14 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
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Behera show that net sown area is 1,080.34 hectares and irrigated land is 25.56 hectares (2.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
0.01 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
64.06
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
64.06 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
125.48 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.01 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1080.34
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1,054.78 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.56
Canals Area In Hectares
25.56 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

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Behera

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 766019 Kalahandi Kokasara Ladugaon Ladugaon Market Near Sbi, Ladugaon, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766019
State Bank of India ATM 766019 Kalahandi Kokasara Char Bahal Near Sbi, Charbahal Branch Charbahal, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766019
State Bank of India ATM 766019 Kalahandi Kokasara Ampani Ampani Via Koksara, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766019
State Bank of India ATM 766019 Kalahandi Kokasara Kokasara Kokasara Koksara Offsite, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766019
State Bank of India ATM 766019 Kalahandi Kokasara Ladugaon Ladugaon Ladugaon Offsite, Koksara, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766019

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

Where is Behera village located?

Behera is in Kokasara Tahasil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Behera village in?

Behera village is in Kalahandi district.

Which state is Behera village in?

Behera village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Behera under?

Behera comes under Kokasara Tahasil. 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 424003.

Which Gram Panchayat is Behera under?

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

What is the population of Behera village?

The village record lists 5,416 people and 1,351 households for Behera.

How many households are in Behera village?

The village record lists 1,351 households for Behera.

What is the male and female population of Behera?

The record lists 2,747 male residents and 2,669 female residents for Behera.

What is the sex ratio of Behera village?

The sex ratio of Behera is 971.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Behera village?

The reported geographical area of Behera is 1,540 hectares.

What is the population density of Behera village?

The approximate population density of Behera is 351.69 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 Junagarh, about 19 km away.

How far is Behera from the district headquarters?

Behera is about 63 km from Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Behera from the sub-district headquarters?

Behera is about 25 km from Kokasara, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Behera?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Behera.

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

For Behera, net sown area is 1,080.34 hectares and irrigated land is 25.56 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Behera?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Behera. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.