Barat - Meskaur, Nawada

Barat is a village situated in the Meskaur subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meskaur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Barat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barat is 258249. The village covers a total geographical area of 776 hectares and falls under the 805103 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Barat

As per Census 2011, Barat village has a total population of 4,635 people, consisting of 2,391 males and 2,244 females. The village has 721 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 744 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,563 literate and 2,072 illiterate residents. Additionally, 626 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6352,3912,244
Child Population (0–6 yrs)744403341
Scheduled Castes (SC)626338288
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population2,5631,609954
Illiterate Population2,0727821,290

Nearby Villages of Barat

Barat 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)
Jamui PakariyaNorth-East1.75 km
SarayeSouth1.78 km
MilkiSouth-West2.32 km
KenduaNorth-East2.38 km
SirampurNorth2.46 km
DaulatpurEast2.91 km
Murehta ChakSouth2.91 km
Repura SirsaNorth-East2.94 km
MaulanagarNorth-West3.08 km
ChitarghattiNorth-West3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barat

Barat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Barat is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Barat is about 23 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 Barat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Barat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Barat

Where is Barat located?

Barat village is located in Meskaur Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barat?

Barat is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barat?

The pincode of Barat is 805103.

What is the population of Barat?

Barat has a total population of 4,635, including 2,391 males and 2,244 females.

How many households are there in Barat?

There are 721 households in Barat.

What is the literacy rate in Barat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barat is 55.30%. Male literacy is 67.29% and female literacy is 42.51%.