Barsot - Sirdala, Nawada

Barsot is a village situated in the Sirdala subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirdala and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Chaubey serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barsot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barsot is 258322. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 805127 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Barsot

As per Census 2011, Barsot village has a total population of 2,517 people, consisting of 1,298 males and 1,219 females. The village has 385 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 482 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,149 literate and 1,368 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,010 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barsot

Barsot 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 Barsot

Barsot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nath Ganj, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Barsot is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Barsot is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barsot

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

Health Facilities in Barsot

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

FAQs about Barsot