Barba Khurd - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Barba Khurd 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 87 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bharchhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barba Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barba Khurd is 216059. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.7 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Barba Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Barba Khurd

As per Census 2011, Barba Khurd village has a total population of 1,100 people, consisting of 553 males and 547 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 550 literate and 550 illiterate residents. Additionally, 232 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 758 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barba Khurd are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barba Khurd

Barba Khurd 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 Barba Khurd

Barba Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Barba Khurd is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Barba Khurd is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barba Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Barba Khurd

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

FAQs about Barba Khurd