Bairia - Katiya, Gopalganj

Bairia is a village situated in the Katiya subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katiya and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Bairiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bairia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairia is 229746. The village covers a total geographical area of 583 hectares and falls under the 841437 pincode. Katiya is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bairia

As per Census 2011, Bairia village has a total population of 3,904 people, consisting of 1,794 males and 2,110 females. The village has 651 households and a sex ratio of 1,176 females per 1,000 males. There are 708 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,916 literate and 1,988 illiterate residents. Additionally, 270 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 98 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bairia

Bairia 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 Bairia

Bairia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nunkhar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katiya to Bairia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Bairia is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bairia

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

Health Facilities in Bairia

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

FAQs about Bairia