Bara - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Bara is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Bara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara is 256564. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bara

According to the 2011 Census, Bara village had a total population of 2,558 people, including 1,349 males and 1,209 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.92%, with male literacy at 74.11% and female literacy at 54.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 904, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandhua, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Bara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Bara is about 27 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 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