Village code 217240

Behra Village, Sikta Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Behra is a village in Sikta Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Behra village map in Bihar
Behra village map image for Sikta Block, Bihar.

Village Overview

Behra is a village in Sikta Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. For Behra, the population is 12,733, PIN code is 845307 and Census village code is 217240. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Behra village
Village code217240
PIN code845307
Population12,733
Households2,123
Area782.38 ha / 7.82 sq. km / 1,933 acres
Population density1,627 people per sq. km
Sex ratio898 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townBettiah (38 km)
Current stateBihar
Census 2011 stateBihar
Current districtPashchim Champaran
Census 2011 districtPashchim Champaran

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 845307. This helps users verify the postal area for Behra, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Behra village
PIN code845307
Post offices linked with this PINBehra BO, Sikta SO, Baishakhawa BO, Behari Bankatwa BO, Bhawara BO, and Dukhi Chhapar BO
Best matching post officeBehra BO (Branch office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtPashchim Champaran
Postal stateBihar
Postal divisionWest Champaran Division
Postal circleBihar Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Behra comes under Behra gram panchayat and Sikta C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Sikta Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Sikta at 25 km. The Census district headquarters, Bettiah, is 38 km away.

Administrative details for Behra
Current stateBihar
Census 2011 stateBihar
Current districtPashchim Champaran
Census 2011 districtPashchim Champaran
State code10
District code203
Block / Census sub-district code1026
Gram panchayat code0023
C.D. Block code14
Block panchayat code14

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Behra village and its household count.

Total population

12,733 residents in 2,123 households

Male population

6,707

Female population

6,026

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 1,020; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 4

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Available; count: 1

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Behra
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Behra
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeAvailable
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyAvailable
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketAvailable
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupNot available in village
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Behra
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power4 hours per day
Winter domestic power8 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Behra
Net area sown697.99 hectares
Irrigated area198.99 hectares
Unirrigated area499 hectares
Canal irrigated area108.90 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area90.09 hectares
Non-agricultural area59.44 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Behra
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Parsauni Murli, 5-10 km away.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Baisakhwa, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Bettiah, more than 10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.

How to Reach Behra

Bettiah (38 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Sikta is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Behra
Nearest major townBettiah (38 km)
Block headquartersSikta (25 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Behra. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Behra
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 4
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Private Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Pucca Drainage UncoveredAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath for General PublicAvailable
Post OfficeAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
TaxiAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Agricultural Credit SocietiesAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Mandis Regular MarketAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Agricultural Marketing SocietyAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Sports FieldAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Behra village located?

Behra is located in Sikta Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Pashchim Champaran.

Which Block is Behra in?

Behra is in Sikta Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Behra in?

District: Pashchim Champaran.

What is the village code of Behra?

The Census village code of Behra is 217240.

What is the PIN code of Behra?

The PIN code reported for Behra is 845307.

What is the population of Behra?

Behra has 12,733 residents in 2,123 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Behra part of?

Behra comes under Behra gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Behra?

The nearest statutory town to Behra is Bettiah (38 km).

Which crops are grown in Behra?

The main crops reported for Behra are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Behra?

Land-use details for Behra include net area sown: 697.99 hectares, irrigated area: 198.99 hectares, and unirrigated area: 499 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Behra?

Government primary school status for Behra is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Behra?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Behra?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Behra?

The total geographical area of Behra is 782.38 hectares.

How many households are in Behra?

Behra has 2,123 households as per Census 2011.

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