Barma

Barma is a village located in Gurua subdivision of Gaya district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Gurua (tehsildar office) and 49km away from district headquarter Gaya. As per 2009 stats, Barma village is also a gram panchayat.

Barma has its own place in the vibrant Gaya region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Barma

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barma is 255711. The village spans a total geographical area of 147 hectares. Sherghati is nearest town to Barma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Barma

Below is a concise population overview of Barma as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,482 1,314 1,168
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 441 238 203
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,055 547 508
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,320 802 518
Illiterate Population 1,162 512 650

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barma village:

  • The total population of Barma village is around 2,482, including approximately 1,314 males and 1,168 females, with a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 441 children aged 0–6 years in Barma village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barma village has 1,055 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Barma village is about 53.18%, with male literacy at 61.04% and female literacy at 44.35%.
  • There are around 395 households in Barma village.

Connectivity of Barma

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barma. As per the 2011 stats, Barma had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Barma

Knowing the nearby villages of Barma helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barma.

Saraia Bilauti Tanrwa Dhibra Rama Bigha Barma Chak Dadu Barma Birahma Jai Bigha Samaspur Sekhu Bigha

Frequently Asked Questions about Barma

Where is Barma located?
Barma village is situated in Gurua Subdivision, within the Gaya district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barma?
Barma serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Barma as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barma is 2,482, with 1,314 males and 1,168 females.
How many households are there in Barma as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barma village has a total of 395 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barma as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barma is 53.18%. The male literacy rate is 61.04%, while the female literacy rate is 44.35%.