Barhouna - Kharagpur, Munger

Barhouna is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Barauhna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhouna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhouna is 242980. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Barhouna

According to the 2011 Census, Barhouna village had a total population of 3,573 people, including 1,900 males and 1,673 females, living in 663 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.16%, with male literacy at 78.90% and female literacy at 58.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 955.

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

Nearby Villages of Barhouna

Barhouna 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 Barhouna

Barhouna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Barhouna is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Barhouna 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 Barhouna

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

Health Facilities in Barhouna

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

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