Barnihar Village - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Barnihar is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Manwa Parsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barnihar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barnihar is 216725. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.6 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Barnihar 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 Barnihar

As per Census 2011, Barnihar village has a total population of 2,085 people, consisting of 1,086 males and 999 females. The village has 358 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 474 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 813 literate and 1,272 illiterate residents. Additionally, 794 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barnihar

Barnihar 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 Barnihar

Barnihar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Barnihar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Barnihar is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barnihar

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

Health Facilities in Barnihar

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

FAQs about Barnihar