Behta village, Keotiranway block | Pincode 847121

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RUBI KUMARI

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LGD code: 226933
Pincode: 847121
Post office: Keoti Ranway
Population: 1,372
Households: 340
Literacy rate: 45.2%
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 642

Census 2011 · in context

How Behta compares

By population, Behta ranks #59 of 110 villages in Keotiranway mandal.

Literacy rate

45.2%

+0.7% vs mandal average

Behta: 45.2%
Keotiranway mandal: 44.5%
Darbhanga district: 46.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

914

+9 vs mandal average

Behta: 914
Keotiranway mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.7 vs mandal average

Behta: 4.0
Keotiranway mandal: 4.7

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

Behta at a glance

Behta is a village of 1,372 people in 340 households (Census 2011) in Keotiranway block, Darbhanga district, Bihar, the 59th-largest of 110 villages in Keotiranway block. Literacy is 45%, about the same as the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 914 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 847121, served by Keoti Ranway post office; the LGD village code is 226933. The sarpanch is RUBI KUMARI, and the village votes in Saharsa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Indrajeet Prasad Gupta. The population is estimated at 1,618 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Behta · this village	1,372	45%	—
Keoti Ranwe · Keotiranway	8,273	54%	—
Banwari Patti · Keotiranway	2,004	35%	—
Chak Bhawani · Keotiranway	1,341	40%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Behta

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
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: DARBHANGA
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Keouti
Total area (ha): 141
Irrigated area (ha): 55.5
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Behta

LGD code: 226933
Pincode: 847121
Post office: Keoti Ranway
Population (Census 2011): 1,372
Population (projected 2026): 1,618
Households: 340
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 914
Literacy rate: 45.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Saharsa
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Indrajeet Prasad Gupta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RUBI KUMARI
Block / Mandal: Keotiranway

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 Darbhanga district level

Then & Now

Behta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,372

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,618

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

340

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

401

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: 1,372Census 2011
Households: 340Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6182026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4012026 projection
Active job cards: 3,29,062MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,57,761MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 812NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 49.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 48.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.8%NFHS-5 district

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 · Darbhanga district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Darbhanga district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Darbhanga 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.

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SVRC Of Bihar's Agri Dept Approves, Recommends 15 Crop Varieties For Bihar
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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Quick answers

People often ask about Behta

What is the pincode of Behta?

The pincode of Behta, Keotiranway block, Darbhanga district, Bihar is 847121. The post office is Keoti Ranway.

Which post office delivers to Behta?

Mail for Behta is delivered through Keoti Ranway post office, pincode 847121, in Keotiranway block, Darbhanga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Behta located?

Behta is a village in Keotiranway block of Darbhanga district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Behta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Behta village has a population of 1,372 across 340 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Behta?

The current sarpanch of Behta gram panchayat is RUBI KUMARI.

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 Saharsa assembly constituency (AC #75) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Behta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Behta village is 45.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Behta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Behta village is 914 females per 1,000 males.

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 226933.

How big is Behta compared to other villages in Keotiranway block?

Behta ranks 59 of 110 villages in Keotiranway block by Census 2011 population (1,372 residents).

Who is the MLA of Behta?

Behta falls under Saharsa assembly constituency (AC 75). The sitting MLA is Indrajeet Prasad Gupta (Indian Inclusive Party).

Who is the MP for Behta?

Behta is in Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JD(U)).

What is the population of Behta in 2026?

Behta is estimated at 1,618 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,372 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Behta in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Behta in Darbhanga district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Behta?

RUBI KUMARI is the sarpanch of Behta gram panchayat, Keotiranway block. See the sarpanch list of Keotiranway 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
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