Bairbana - Barhara, Purnia

Bairbana is a village situated in the Barhara subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Basudeopur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bairbana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairbana is 223114. The village covers a total geographical area of 40 hectares and falls under the 854203 pincode. Banmankhi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bairbana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rupauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purnia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bairbana

According to the 2011 Census, Bairbana village had a total population of 152 people, including 70 males and 82 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 1,171 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.24%, with male literacy at 23.08% and female literacy at 19.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Bairbana

Bairbana 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 Bairbana

Bairbana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barhara Kothi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banmankhi to Bairbana is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Bairbana is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bairbana

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

Health Facilities in Bairbana

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

FAQs about Bairbana