Barna (Barenda) - Kusheshwar Asthan, Darbhanga
Barna (Barenda) is a village situated in the Kusheshwar Asthan subdivision of Darbhanga district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kusheshwar Asthan and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Darbhanga. Barna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barna (Barenda) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barna (Barenda) is 227918. The village covers a total geographical area of 479 hectares and falls under the 848213 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Barna (Barenda) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Barna (Barenda)
As per Census 2011, Barna (Barenda) village has a total population of 7,493 people, consisting of 3,865 males and 3,628 females. The village has 1,590 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,638 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,355 literate and 4,138 illiterate residents. Additionally, 673 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barna (Barenda) are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,493 | 3,865 | 3,628 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,638 | 794 | 844 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 673 | 342 | 331 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 3,355 | 2,164 | 1,191 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,138 | 1,701 | 2,437 |
Nearby Villages of Barna (Barenda)
Barna (Barenda) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Barna (Barenda)
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Barna (Barenda). The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Barna (Barenda).
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Barna (Barenda) is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Darbhanga to Barna (Barenda) is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barna (Barenda)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barna (Barenda) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Barna (Barenda)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barna (Barenda) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Barna (Barenda)
Where is Barna (Barenda) located?
Barna (Barenda) village is located in Kusheshwar Asthan Subdivision, Darbhanga district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barna (Barenda)?
The Gram Panchayat of Barna (Barenda) is Barna.
What is the pincode of Barna (Barenda)?
The pincode of Barna (Barenda) is 848213.
What is the population of Barna (Barenda)?
Barna (Barenda) has a total population of 7,493, including 3,865 males and 3,628 females.
How many households are there in Barna (Barenda)?
There are 1,590 households in Barna (Barenda).
What is the literacy rate in Barna (Barenda)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barna (Barenda) is 44.78%. Male literacy is 55.99% and female literacy is 32.83%.