Barah

Barah is a village located in Punpun subdivision of Patna district in Bihar, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Punpun (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Patna. As per 2009 stats, Barah village is also a gram panchayat.

Barah has its own place in the vibrant Patna region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Barah

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barah is 246126. The village spans a total geographical area of 186 hectares. Patna is nearest town to Barah village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

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Population of Barah

Below is a concise population overview of Barah as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,067 557 510
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 153 75 78
Scheduled Castes (SC) 200 108 92
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 744 429 315
Illiterate Population 323 128 195

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barah village:

  • The total population of Barah village is around 1,067, including approximately 557 males and 510 females, with a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 153 children aged 0–6 years in Barah village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barah village has 200 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Barah village is about 69.73%, with male literacy at 77.02% and female literacy at 61.76%.
  • There are around 216 households in Barah village.

Connectivity of Barah

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barah. As per the 2011 stats, Barah had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Barah

Knowing the nearby villages of Barah helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barah.

Sahebnagar Sonbarsa Nuri Chak Daud Chak Maranchi Khatka Bela Jaunpuri Makhdumpur Mohiuddinpur Kutubpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Barah

Where is Barah located?
Barah village is situated in Punpun Subdivision, within the Patna district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barah?
Barah serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Barah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barah is 1,067, with 557 males and 510 females.
How many households are there in Barah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barah village has a total of 216 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barah as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barah is 69.73%. The male literacy rate is 77.02%, while the female literacy rate is 61.76%.