Barsam - Andhratharhi, Madhubani

Barsam is a village situated in the Andhratharhi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Andhratharhi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Andhara Gaur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barsam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barsam is 220644. The village covers a total geographical area of 428 hectares and falls under the 847411 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Barsam

According to the 2011 Census, Barsam village had a total population of 4,320 people, including 2,259 males and 2,061 females, living in 903 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.76%, with male literacy at 74.58% and female literacy at 52.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,224.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barsam

Barsam 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 Barsam

Barsam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vachaspati Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Barsam is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Barsam is about 40 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 Barsam

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

Health Facilities in Barsam

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

FAQs about Barsam