Barahra - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Barahra is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bairiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahra is 254020. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 824301 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Barahra

According to the 2011 Census, Barahra village had a total population of 842 people, including 416 males and 426 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.28%, with male literacy at 72.88% and female literacy at 53.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Barahra

Barahra 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 Barahra

Barahra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ankorah Akorha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Barahra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Barahra is about 25 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 Barahra

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

Health Facilities in Barahra

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

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