Barariha - Bhitaha, Pashchim Champaran

Barariha is a village situated in the Bhitaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitaha and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Chilwania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barariha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barariha is 217019. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.1 hectares and falls under the 845104 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.

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

Population of Barariha

As per Census 2011, Barariha village has a total population of 1,884 people, consisting of 1,014 males and 870 females. The village has 310 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 218 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 598 literate and 1,286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 303 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barariha

Barariha 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 Barariha

Public transport in the Barariha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaf Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Barariha is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Barariha is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barariha

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

Health Facilities in Barariha

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

FAQs about Barariha