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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Barat

According to the 2011 Census, Barat village had a total population of 4,635 people, including 2,391 males and 2,244 females, living in 721 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.87%, with male literacy at 80.94% and female literacy at 50.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 626, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Barat