Bahraha - Phulparas, Madhubani

Bahraha is a village situated in the Phulparas subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulparas and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Bathnaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahraha is 220093. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.1 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Bahraha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Laukaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bahraha

According to the 2011 Census, Bahraha village had a total population of 2,607 people, including 1,347 males and 1,260 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.74%, with male literacy at 77.92% and female literacy at 41.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahraha

Bahraha 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 Bahraha

Bahraha 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 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Bahraha is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Bahraha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahraha

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

Health Facilities in Bahraha

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

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