Barhanpur - Paroo, Muzaffarpur

Barhanpur is a village situated in the Paroo subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paroo and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Bishanpur Saraiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhanpur is 228235. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 843120 pincode. Muzaffarpur is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Barhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Barhanpur village had a total population of 3,476 people, including 1,849 males and 1,627 females, living in 559 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.82%, with male literacy at 71.88% and female literacy at 47.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 497, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,4761,8491,627
Child Population (0–6 yrs)605302303
Scheduled Castes (SC)497268229
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1025052
Literate Population1,7461,112634
Illiterate Population1,730737993

Nearby Villages of Barhanpur

Barhanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RamchandarpurWest1.24 km
Harpur KaparphoraSouth-East1.60 km
Bishunpur SaraiyaNorth-East1.71 km
Mahamadpur Urf Mohamadpur ParkSouth1.79 km
LakhnauriNorth2.02 km
MohabbatpurNorth-West2.18 km
Bhojpatti Urf BhedpattiSouth-East2.55 km
RupnarayanpurSouth-West2.58 km
NeknampurSouth-West2.80 km
Chandpur ChihutaEast3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barhanpur

Barhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapatti, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muzaffarpur to Barhanpur is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barhanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barhanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Barhanpur

Where is Barhanpur located?

Barhanpur village is located in Paroo Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Barhanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Barhanpur is Bishanpur Saraiya.

What is the pincode of Barhanpur?

The pincode of Barhanpur is 843120.

What is the population of Barhanpur?

Barhanpur had a total population of 3,476, including 1,849 males and 1,627 females.

How many households are there in Barhanpur?

Barhanpur had 559 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barhanpur was 60.82%. Male literacy was 71.88% and female literacy was 47.89%.