Bara - Forbesganj, Araria

Bara is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Halhalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara is 221604. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Bara

According to the 2011 Census, Bara village had a total population of 1,977 people, including 1,042 males and 935 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.08%, with male literacy at 67.13% and female literacy at 47.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 884, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bara

Bara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bara

Bara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tankuppa, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Bara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Bara is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bara village are given below:

FAQs about Bara