Barhauna - Rajgir, Nalanda

Barhauna is a village situated in the Rajgir subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgir and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Meyar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhauna is 245060. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 803116 pincode. Rajgir is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Barhauna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nalanda Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Barhauna

According to the 2011 Census, Barhauna village had a total population of 1,787 people, including 949 males and 838 females, living in 298 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.26%, with male literacy at 77.28% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 444, 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 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

Public transport in the Barhauna is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajgir, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgir to Barhauna is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Barhauna is about 32 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 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