Barhauna Village - Chandi, Nalanda

Barhauna is a village situated in the Chandi subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Barhauna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhauna is 244347. The village covers a total geographical area of 696 hectares and falls under the 803108 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Barhauna

As per Census 2011, Barhauna village has a total population of 7,318 people, consisting of 3,713 males and 3,605 females. The village has 1,257 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,299 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,801 literate and 3,517 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barhauna are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barhauna

Barhauna 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 Barhauna

Barhauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Imlibigha Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Barhauna is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Barhauna is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barhauna

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

Health Facilities in Barhauna

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

FAQs about Barhauna