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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Renu devi

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LGD code: 226542
Pincode: 852129
Population: 4,852
Households: 865
Literacy rate: 41.9%
Sex ratio: 1001 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,014

Census 2011 · in context

How Behta compares

By population, Behta ranks #16 of 59 villages in Sonbarsa mandal.

Literacy rate

41.9%

+0.6% vs mandal average

Behta: 41.9%
Sonbarsa mandal: 41.3%
Saharsa district: 42.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,001

+85 vs mandal average

Behta: 1,001
Sonbarsa mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

5.6

+0.5 vs mandal average

Behta: 5.6
Sonbarsa mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Behta

LGD code: 226542
Pincode: 852129
Population (Census 2011): 4,852
Population (projected 2026): 5,721
Households: 865
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1001
Literacy rate: 41.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandra Shekhar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Renu devi
Block / Mandal: Sonbarsa
Nearest railway station: Garh Baruari (8.6 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Saharsa district level

Then & Now

Behta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,852

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,721

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

865

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,020

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 4,852Census 2011
Households: 865Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1001 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,7212026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,020

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Saharsa district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Saharsa district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Saharsa district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Behta on the map

Centred on Sonbarsa mandal

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Notable places near Behta · Sonbarsa mandal area

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Railway· 1
Hospital· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Goverment hospital,Barail
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Transport

Railway · station
Garh Baruari
📍 8.6 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Behta?

The pincode of Behta, Sonbarsa mandal, Saharsa district, Bihar is 852129.

In which district is Behta located?

Behta is a village in Sonbarsa mandal of Saharsa district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Behta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Behta village has a population of 4,852 across 865 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Behta?

The current sarpanch of Behta gram panchayat is Renu devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Behta in?

Behta falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Behta in?

Behta falls under the Madhepura assembly constituency (AC #73) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Behta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Behta village is 41.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Behta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Behta village is 1001 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Behta?

The nearest health facility to Behta is Goverment hospital,Barail (~10.5 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Behta?

The nearest railway station to Behta is Garh Baruari (~8.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Behta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Behta, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Behta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Behta village is 226542.

How big is Behta compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Behta ranks 16 of 59 villages in Sonbarsa mandal by Census 2011 population (4,852 residents).

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What is the pincode of Behta?

In which district is Behta located?

What is the population of Behta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Behta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Behta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Behta in?

What is the literacy rate in Behta?

What is the sex ratio in Behta?

What is the nearest health centre to Behta?

What is the nearest railway station to Behta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Behta?

What is the LGD code of Behta?

How big is Behta compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Behta on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Behta

What is the pincode of Behta?

In which district is Behta located?

What is the population of Behta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Behta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Behta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Behta in?

What is the literacy rate in Behta?

What is the sex ratio in Behta?

What is the nearest health centre to Behta?

What is the nearest railway station to Behta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Behta?

What is the LGD code of Behta?

How big is Behta compared to other villages in Sonbarsa mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Behta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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