★ Revenue village · Bhimpur tehsil · Betul ★

Behda

Desali GP
Bhimpur tehsil
Pincode 460220
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Behda is a revenue village in Bhimpur tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It had a population of 785 in 142 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

785 souls. 142 homes.

Bhimpur tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh.

785
Population
142
Households
48.6%
Literacy
1,050
Sex ratio
LGD 485390Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Maize₹2,685Bhensdehi APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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  • Soyabean₹7,150Betul APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Behda is a village in Bhimpur tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. At the 2011 Census it had 785 people in 142 households, with a literacy rate of 48.6%. It is administered by the Desali gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 460220.

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LGD village code485390
Census 2011 code485390
Gram panchayatDesali · LGD 133504
Pincode460220
TehsilBhimpur · LGD 7027
DistrictBetul
Male / Female383 / 402 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaBetul · Durgadas (D. D.) Uikey (BJP)
AssemblyBhainsdehi · Mahendra Singh Keshar Singh Chouhan (BJP)

Gram panchayat

Behda is in the Desali (देसली) gram panchayat.

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Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Behda compares

By population, Behda ranks #71 of 151 inhabited villages in Bhimpur tehsil.

Literacy rate%
48.6%
−3.7% vs Bhimpur tehsil average
Behda
48.6%
Bhimpur tehsil
52.3%
Betul district
64.4%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
1,050
+55 vs Bhimpur tehsil average
Behda
1,050
Bhimpur tehsil
995
Betul district
977
Household sizepeople per home
5.5
+0.4 vs Bhimpur tehsil average
Behda
5.5
Bhimpur tehsil
5.2
Betul district
4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Behda had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km

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Behda at a glance

Behda is a village of 785 people in 142 households (Census 2011) in Bhimpur tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, the 71st of 151 inhabited villages in Bhimpur tehsil by population. Literacy is 48.6%, 3.7 points below the tehsil figure of 52.3%, and the sex ratio is 1,050 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 460220; the LGD village code is 485390.

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Key facts — Behda

LGD village code485390
Pincode460220
Population (Census 2011)785
Households142
Literacy48.6%
Sex ratio1,050 ♀/1000♂
Block / TehsilBhimpur
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
785Census 2011
Male / female
383 / 402
Households
142
People per home
5.5
Education
Literacy rate
48.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Approximate location

Behda on the map

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Behda · 21.8577° N, 77.4977° E

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≈ 21.86° N, 77.50° E · approximate (within ~15 km)© OpenStreetMap contributors

Electoral profile

Lok SabhaBetul · Durgadas (D. D.) Uikey (BJP), elected 2024
AssemblyBhainsdehi (ST) · Mahendra Singh Keshar Singh Chouhan (BJP), MLA since 2023

Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Madhya Pradesh Assembly 2023 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).

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Government jobs near Behda

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Essential services & places near Behda

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Banks, ATMs & post offices447 in Betul district

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Hospitals & clinics184 in Betul district

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Schools & anganwadis2 in Betul district

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Transport22 in Betul district

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FAQ

People often ask about Behda

  1. Where is Behda located?

    Behda is a village in Bhimpur tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

  2. Which district is Behda in?

    Behda is in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Behda belong to?

    Behda comes under the Desali gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Behda?

    The pincode of Behda, Bhimpur, Betul is 460220.

  5. What is the population of Behda?

    As per the 2011 Census, Behda had a population of 785 (383 males and 402 females).

  6. How many households are there in Behda?

    Behda had 142 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the literacy rate of Behda?

    The literacy rate of Behda was 48.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  8. What is the sex ratio of Behda?

    Behda had 1,050 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  9. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Behda in?

    Behda is in the Betul Lok Sabha constituency.

  10. Who is the MP for Behda?

    Durgadas (D. D.) Uikey (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Betul Lok Sabha seat, which includes Behda, in 2024.

  11. Which assembly constituency is Behda in?

    Behda is in the Bhainsdehi assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  12. Who is the MLA for Behda?

    Mahendra Singh Keshar Singh Chouhan (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Bhainsdehi assembly seat, which includes Behda, in 2023.

  13. What is the LGD code of Behda?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Behda is 485390 and its Census 2011 village code is 485390.

  14. Which villages are near Behda?

    Villages near Behda include Nanda (within ~15 km), Jamu (within ~15 km), Gulhardhana (Gullaradhana) (within ~15 km), Uti (within ~15 km), Ghutiya (within ~15 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Long-term district average for October: 49.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Betul

Latest reports from markets in Betul district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Maize · Deshi RedBetul APMC2,1452,7262,70627 Oct 2026
Maize · LocalBhensdehi APMC1,9252,6852,68527 Oct 2026
Maize · LocalMultai APMC2,3502,6002,40527 Oct 2026
Maize · Deshi RedBhensdehi APMC2,3152,3152,31527 Oct 2026
Maize · LocalBetul APMC2,5002,5002,50027 Oct 2026
Maize · YellowBetul APMC2,3802,4002,39027 Oct 2026
Mustard · MustardBetul APMC8,0608,0608,06027 Oct 2026
Soyabean · SoyabeenBetul APMC6,0017,3007,15027 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Behda's shops.

Nearby villages
Nandawithin ~15 km
Jamuwithin ~15 km
Utiwithin ~15 km
Ghutiyawithin ~15 km
Bhimpurwithin ~15 km

Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).

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Helplines

Official services

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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