Bariya - Kanti, Muzaffarpur

Bariya is a village situated in the Kanti subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanti and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Paigamber Pur Kolhua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bariya is 228671. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.2 hectares and falls under the 842003 pincode. Kanti is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bariya

According to the 2011 Census, Bariya village had a total population of 4,654 people, including 2,495 males and 2,159 females, living in 858 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.21%, with male literacy at 82.10% and female literacy at 71.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 783, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bariya

Bariya 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 Bariya

Bariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jubbasahani, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanti to Bariya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Bariya is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bariya

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

Health Facilities in Bariya

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

FAQs about Bariya