Barahima - Sidhwalia, Gopalganj

Barahima is a village situated in the Sidhwalia subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhwalia and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Supauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahima village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahima is 231153. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 841423 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Barahima

As per Census 2011, Barahima village has a total population of 3,834 people, consisting of 1,836 males and 1,998 females. The village has 625 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 655 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,988 literate and 1,846 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barahima

Barahima 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 Barahima

Barahima is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sidhwalia, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Barahima is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Barahima is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barahima

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

Health Facilities in Barahima

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

FAQs about Barahima