Bairagi Sonbarsa - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Bairagi Sonbarsa is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bairagi Sonbarsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairagi Sonbarsa is 216091. The village covers a total geographical area of 729.7 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bairagi Sonbarsa

As per Census 2011, Bairagi Sonbarsa village has a total population of 5,048 people, consisting of 2,629 males and 2,419 females. The village has 844 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 987 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,687 literate and 3,361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 573 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,499 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bairagi Sonbarsa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,0482,6292,419
Child Population (0–6 yrs)987496491
Scheduled Castes (SC)573308265
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,499764735
Literate Population1,6871,085602
Illiterate Population3,3611,5441,817

Nearby Villages of Bairagi Sonbarsa

Bairagi Sonbarsa 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)
RatanpurwaSouth-West1.73 km
BairatiSouth-East1.99 km
ChiutahaEast2.24 km
KatahaNorth-West2.27 km
BhitahaNorth-East2.29 km
BalkahwaSouth-East2.60 km
MarjadpurSouth-West3.00 km
BariarwaSouth3.49 km
KadamhaNorth-East3.59 km
SantpurEast3.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bairagi Sonbarsa

Bairagi Sonbarsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Bairagi Sonbarsa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bairagi Sonbarsa is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bairagi Sonbarsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bairagi Sonbarsa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bairagi Sonbarsa 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 >10 km

FAQs about Bairagi Sonbarsa

Where is Bairagi Sonbarsa located?

Bairagi Sonbarsa village is located in Sidhaw Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bairagi Sonbarsa?

Bairagi Sonbarsa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bairagi Sonbarsa?

The pincode of Bairagi Sonbarsa is 845106.

What is the population of Bairagi Sonbarsa?

Bairagi Sonbarsa has a total population of 5,048, including 2,629 males and 2,419 females.

How many households are there in Bairagi Sonbarsa?

There are 844 households in Bairagi Sonbarsa.

What is the literacy rate in Bairagi Sonbarsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bairagi Sonbarsa is 33.42%. Male literacy is 41.27% and female literacy is 24.89%.