Barail - Babubarhi, Madhubani

Barail is a village situated in the Babubarhi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Babubarhi and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Satghara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barail is 220156. The village covers a total geographical area of 547.6 hectares and falls under the 847224 pincode. Jhangharpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Barail

According to the 2011 Census, Barail village had a total population of 2,658 people, including 1,359 males and 1,299 females, living in 581 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.15%, with male literacy at 65.22% and female literacy at 42.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Barail

Barail 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 Barail

Barail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khutauna, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhangharpur to Barail is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Barail is about 26 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 Barail

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

Health Facilities in Barail

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

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