Bar - Sherghati, Gaya

Bar is a village situated in the Sherghati subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sherghati and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Bar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bar is 256324. The village covers a total geographical area of 226 hectares and falls under the 824211 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bar

According to the 2011 Census, Bar village had a total population of 4,868 people, including 2,534 males and 2,334 females, living in 783 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.57%, with male literacy at 75.89% and female literacy at 62.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 639, 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 Bar

Bar 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 Bar

Bar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paraiya, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Bar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Bar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bar

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

Health Facilities in Bar

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

FAQs about Bar