Barahpur - Mokameh, Patna

Barahpur is a village situated in the Mokameh subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mokameh and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Barahpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahpur is 246566. The village covers a total geographical area of 306 hectares and falls under the 803302 pincode. Mokameh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Barahpur

According to the 2011 Census, Barahpur village had a total population of 6,962 people, including 3,654 males and 3,308 females, living in 1,129 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.11%, with male literacy at 64.15% and female literacy at 49.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 849, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Barahpur

Barahpur 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 Barahpur

Barahpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barhapur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mokameh to Barahpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Barahpur 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 Barahpur

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

Health Facilities in Barahpur

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

FAQs about Barahpur