Behra village, Taljhari block | Pincode 816129

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Behra is a small village in Taljhari mandal, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, with a population of 161 across 35 households. The literacy rate is 31.7%, and it carries PIN code 816129, located at 25.172°N, 87.716°E.

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PUTUL DEVI

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LGD code: 358840
Pincode: 816129
Post office: Taljhari
Population: 161
Households: 35
Literacy rate: 31.7%
Sex ratio: 731 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 77
Distance to district centre: 22 km
Distance to mandal centre: 14 km
Distance to Ranchi: 318 km
Distance to Kolkata: 296 km
Nearest railway station: Karanpurato · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: PHC, Banjhi · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Behra compares

By population, Behra ranks #100 of 273 villages in Taljhari mandal.

Literacy rate

31.7%

−7.0% vs mandal average

Behra: 31.7%
Taljhari mandal: 38.7%
Sahebganj district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

731

−243 vs mandal average

Behra: 731
Taljhari mandal: 974

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.1 vs mandal average

Behra: 4.6
Taljhari mandal: 4.7

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

Behra at a glance

Behra is a village of 161 people in 35 households (Census 2011) in Taljhari block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, the 100th-largest of 273 villages in Taljhari block. Literacy is 32%, 7 points below the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 731 women per 1,000 men. It lies 22 km from the Sahebganj district centre, 2 km from Hardi, the nearest town, 4 km from Karanpurato railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 816129, served by Taljhari post office; the LGD village code is 358840. The nearest hospital or health centre is PHC, Banjhi, 7 km away. The sarpanch is PUTUL DEVI. The population is estimated at 190 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Behra · this village	161	32%	—
Behra · Litipara	269	6%	0 km N
Behra · Litipara	207	21%	0 km N
Behra · Dhalbhumgarh	768	57%	0 km N
Behra · Goilkera	383	41%	0 km N
Behra · Sarath	434	48%	0 km N
Danga · Taljhari	103	35%	0.7 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Behra

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SAHIBGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 45
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BRINDABAN
Total area (ha): 101.59
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Behra

LGD code: 358840
Pincode: 816129
Post office: Taljhari
Population (Census 2011): 161
Population (projected 2026): 190
Households: 35
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 731
Literacy rate: 31.7%
Coordinates: 25.17245°N, 87.71644°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajmahal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Boiro
Member of Parliament: Vijay Hansda
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PUTUL DEVI
Block / Mandal: Taljhari

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 Sahebganj district level

Then & Now

Behra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

161

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

190

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.1%

Households · 2026

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: 161Census 2011
Households: 35Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 731 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1902026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 412026 projection
Active job cards: 1,30,173MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 50,979MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sahebganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sahebganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sahebganj 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

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Getting there

How to reach Behra

Mandal centre

Taljhari · ≈ 14 km

≈ 30 min by car · 35 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Sahebganj · ≈ 22 km

≈ 45 min by car · 54 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 20,287 people

Hardi · ≈ 1.9 km

≈ 4 min by car · 5 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi318 kmcapital
Kolkata296 km
Delhi1110 km
Hyderabad1289 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKaranpurato4 km
Bus stopBaldiabari More22 km
Hospital / PHCPHC, Banjhi7 km
CollegeD S College42 km
Police stationNaka No 2(Police Station)42 km

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From a Railway Platform to Her Own E-Bike: Jharkhand girl Puja’s Journey to Independence

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Jharkhand minister's daughter among 4 killed as car rams truck

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Jharkhand Minister Deepika Pandey Singh’s daughter and three others die in road accident

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From a Railway Platform to Her Own E-Bike: Jharkhand girl Puja’s Journey to Independence
jharkhandstatenews.com21h ago
Jharkhand minister's daughter among 4 killed as car rams truck
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Jharkhand Minister Deepika Pandey Singh’s daughter and three others die in road accident
The Hindu2 days ago
Six drown in river during immersion of tree branch worshipped in Jharkhand's tribal festival Karam
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Jharkhand Braces for Widespread Rain as Monsoon System Remains Active
jharkhandstatenews.com4 days ago
Two boys, girl paraded in village for ‘spending night together’ in Jharkhand
ThePrint5 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Behra

What is the pincode of Behra?

The pincode of Behra, Taljhari block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand is 816129. The post office is Taljhari.

Which post office delivers to Behra?

Mail for Behra is delivered through Taljhari post office, pincode 816129, in Taljhari block, Sahebganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Behra located?

Behra is a village in Taljhari block of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Behra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Behra village has a population of 161 across 35 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Behra?

The current sarpanch of Behra gram panchayat is PUTUL DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Behra in?

Behra falls under the Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Behra in?

Behra falls under the Boiro assembly constituency (AC #2) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Behra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Behra village is 31.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Behra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Behra village is 731 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Behra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Behra, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Behra from Sahebganj district centre?

Behra is approximately 22 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sahebganj district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Behra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Behra village is 358840.

Which is the nearest town to Behra?

Hardi (population 20,287, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 2 km from Behra in a straight line.

How big is Behra compared to other villages in Taljhari block?

Behra ranks 100 of 273 villages in Taljhari block by Census 2011 population (161 residents).

How far is Behra from Ranchi?

Behra is about 318 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 413 km.

How far is Behra from Kolkata?

Behra is about 296 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 385 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Behra?

Karanpurato is the nearest railway station to Behra, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Behra?

Baldiabari More is the nearest bus stop to Behra, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Behra?

PHC, Banjhi is the nearest hospital or health centre to Behra, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Who is the MP for Behra?

Behra is in Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vijay Hansda (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Behra in 2026?

Behra is estimated at 190 people in 2026, up about 18% from 161 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Behra in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Behra in Sahebganj district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Behra?

PUTUL DEVI is the sarpanch of Behra gram panchayat, Taljhari block. See the sarpanch list of Taljhari block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)