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Behra Sandal Singh is a village in Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh province, India. It is about 400 years old. The majority of the inhabitants are Rajputs, but diverse castes and ethnic groups live in the village.
Contents
- Map of Behra Sandal Singh Uttar Pradesh 247120
- Origin of the name
- Geography
- Education and demographics
- References
Map of Behra Sandal Singh, Uttar Pradesh 247120
Origin of the name
Behra Sandal Singh reputedly got its name from an early inhabitant, Sandal Singh, who is said to have been a generous man who never turned anyone away from his home empty-handed. He is said to have fed a whole baraat (group of people who came for a wedding), and the village was named in his honor.
Geography
Behra Sandal Singh is about 26 km from Chhutmalpur.
Education and demographics
There are several educational institutions in Behra Sandal Singh, offering instruction in both Hindi and English.
The population, as of 2015, is over 15,000 people.
References
Behra Sandal Singh Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA