Barokhar - Haspura, Aurangabad

Barokhar is a village situated in the Haspura subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haspura and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Malhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barokhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barokhar is 252818. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 824120 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Barokhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barokhar

According to the 2011 Census, Barokhar village had a total population of 2,748 people, including 1,432 males and 1,316 females, living in 370 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.80%, with male literacy at 85.79% and female literacy at 64.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 413.

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

Nearby Villages of Barokhar

Barokhar 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 Barokhar

Barokhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Barokhar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Barokhar is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barokhar

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

Health Facilities in Barokhar

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

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