Barah - Bikram, Patna

Barah is a village situated in the Bikram subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikram and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Brah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barah is 245589. The village covers a total geographical area of 600 hectares and falls under the 801104 pincode. Bikram is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Barah

According to the 2011 Census, Barah village had a total population of 7,364 people, including 3,917 males and 3,447 females, living in 1,104 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.26%, with male literacy at 83.35% and female literacy at 63.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,667, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barah

Barah 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 Barah

Barah is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Block Cabin Chakki, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikram to Barah is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Barah is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barah

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

Health Facilities in Barah

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

FAQs about Barah