Barna - Kudra, Kaimur (Bhabua)

Barna is a village situated in the Kudra subdivision of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudra and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bhabua. Bahera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barna is 249213. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 821108 pincode. Bhabua is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Barna

As per Census 2011, Barna village has a total population of 583 people, consisting of 302 males and 281 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 384 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population583302281
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065551
Scheduled Castes (SC)713437
Literate Population384219165
Illiterate Population19983116

Nearby Villages of Barna

Barna 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SonawanNorth0.92 km
GhatawanSouth-West1.03 km
BaheraNorth-East1.46 km
Nado KharNorth-West1.58 km
GhateyanWest1.86 km
JagatpuraWest2.31 km
AuraiyaNorth2.36 km
MiriaSouth2.40 km
KanparaSouth-West2.56 km
BhelmaNorth-West2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barna

Barna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pusauli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhabua to Barna is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Barna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Barna

Where is Barna located?

Barna village is located in Kudra Subdivision, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barna?

The Gram Panchayat of Barna is Bahera.

What is the pincode of Barna?

The pincode of Barna is 821108.

What is the population of Barna?

Barna has a total population of 583, including 302 males and 281 females.

How many households are there in Barna?

There are 74 households in Barna.

What is the literacy rate in Barna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barna is 65.87%. Male literacy is 72.52% and female literacy is 58.72%.