Barhauna - Pakribarawan, Nawada

Barhauna is a village situated in the Pakribarawan subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakribarawan and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Konandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhauna is 257672. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 805101 pincode. Warisaliganj is the nearest town, located about 10 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 900 people, consisting of 479 males and 421 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 481 illiterate residents. Additionally, 383 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population900479421
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1719675
Scheduled Castes (SC)383204179
Literate Population419262157
Illiterate Population481217264

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KunanpurEast1.46 km
BazidpurSouth-West1.67 km
ThalposNorth1.80 km
LodipurWest2.01 km
OdhpuraSouth-West2.26 km
MilkiWest2.50 km
HathiauriEast2.53 km
SumbhaEast2.62 km
TheraNorth-West2.93 km
AzampurNorth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barhauna

Barhauna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghi Ghauspur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warisaliganj to Barhauna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Barhauna is about 24 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Barhauna

Where is Barhauna located?

Barhauna village is located in Pakribarawan Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barhauna?

The Gram Panchayat of Barhauna is Konandpur.

What is the pincode of Barhauna?

The pincode of Barhauna is 805101.

What is the population of Barhauna?

Barhauna has a total population of 900, including 479 males and 421 females.

How many households are there in Barhauna?

There are 154 households in Barhauna.

What is the literacy rate in Barhauna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barhauna is 46.56%. Male literacy is 54.70% and female literacy is 37.29%.