Barahra - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Barahra is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Jagdishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahra is 229865. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Deoria(up) is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Barahra

As per Census 2011, Barahra village has a total population of 1,515 people, consisting of 732 males and 783 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 860 literate and 655 illiterate residents. Additionally, 401 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barahra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barahra

Barahra 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 Barahra

Barahra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nunkhar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria(up) to Barahra is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Barahra is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barahra

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

Health Facilities in Barahra

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

FAQs about Barahra