Bhiraha - Imamganj, Gaya

Bhiraha is a village situated in the Imamganj subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Imamganj and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kujesar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhiraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhiraha is 256081. The village covers a total geographical area of 49 hectares and falls under the 824206 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Bhiraha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhiraha

According to the 2011 Census, Bhiraha village had a total population of 674 people, including 354 males and 320 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.95%, with male literacy at 67.48% and female literacy at 41.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhiraha

Bhiraha 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 Bhiraha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhiraha. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Bhiraha is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Bhiraha is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhiraha

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

Health Facilities in Bhiraha

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

FAQs about Bhiraha