Barawan

Barawan is a village located in Sherghati subdivision of Gaya district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Sherghati (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Gaya. As per 2009 stats, Sri Ram Pur is the gram panchayat of Barawan village.

Barawan 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 Barawan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barawan is 256273. The village spans a total geographical area of 304 hectares. Sherghati is nearest town to Barawan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Barawan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,194 1,666 1,528
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 609 302 307
Scheduled Castes (SC) 910 455 455
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,950 1,105 845
Illiterate Population 1,244 561 683

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

  • The total population of Barawan village is around 3,194, including approximately 1,666 males and 1,528 females, with a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 609 children aged 0–6 years in Barawan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barawan village has 910 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Barawan village is about 61.05%, with male literacy at 66.33% and female literacy at 55.30%.
  • There are around 514 households in Barawan village.

Connectivity of Barawan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barawan. As per the 2011 stats, Barawan 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 village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Barawan

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

Baniadih Jhor Lohara Bhikhanpur Beldih Pandit Bigha Sherpur Nawada Afzalpur Shafichak Mohabbatpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Barawan

Where is Barawan located?
Barawan village is situated in Sherghati Subdivision, within the Gaya district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barawan?
The Gram Panchayat of Barawan is Sri Ram Pur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Barawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barawan is 3,194, with 1,666 males and 1,528 females.
How many households are there in Barawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barawan village has a total of 514 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barawan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barawan is 61.05%. The male literacy rate is 66.33%, while the female literacy rate is 55.30%.