Barbiro - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Barbiro is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Deurwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barbiro village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barbiro is 216765. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.2 hectares and falls under the 845449 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Barbiro village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barbiro

As per Census 2011, Barbiro village has a total population of 1,776 people, consisting of 937 males and 839 females. The village has 320 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 381 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 925 literate and 851 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,776937839
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381189192
Literate Population925548377
Illiterate Population851389462

Nearby Villages of Barbiro

Barbiro 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)
ChainpatiaSouth-East0.95 km
KandholiaNorth-West1.29 km
BherihawaSouth-West1.44 km
LipniSouth-East1.77 km
BakulahiaEast1.79 km
Sita PurWest1.82 km
SahuatanrNorth-East2.03 km
SiktaEast2.10 km
GawnahaNorth2.68 km
GondauliSouth2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barbiro

Barbiro is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Barbiro is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Barbiro is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barbiro

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

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

Health Facilities in Barbiro

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barbiro 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 Barbiro

Where is Barbiro located?

Barbiro village is located in Lauriya Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barbiro?

The Gram Panchayat of Barbiro is Deurwa.

What is the pincode of Barbiro?

The pincode of Barbiro is 845449.

What is the population of Barbiro?

Barbiro has a total population of 1,776, including 937 males and 839 females.

How many households are there in Barbiro?

There are 320 households in Barbiro.

What is the literacy rate in Barbiro?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barbiro is 52.08%. Male literacy is 58.48% and female literacy is 44.93%.