Barpa - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Barpa is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Pauthu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barpa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barpa is 253012. The village covers a total geographical area of 544 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Barpa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Barpa

As per Census 2011, Barpa village has a total population of 2,670 people, consisting of 1,398 males and 1,272 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 474 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,575 literate and 1,095 illiterate residents. Additionally, 635 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barpa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barpa

Barpa 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 Barpa

Barpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Barpa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Barpa is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barpa

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

Health Facilities in Barpa

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

FAQs about Barpa