Barna - Bikramganj, Rohtas

Barna is a village situated in the Bikramganj subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikramganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Jonhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barna is 251239. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 802212 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Barna

As per Census 2011, Barna village has a total population of 1,083 people, consisting of 570 males and 513 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 758 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barna are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,083570513
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1669670
Scheduled Castes (SC)1418160
Literate Population758436322
Illiterate Population325134191

Nearby Villages of Barna

Barna 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SalempurNorth1.07 km
SugibalNorth-East1.08 km
KarakatSouth1.13 km
JonhiWest1.48 km
MohanpurEast1.67 km
Punai DihSouth-East1.81 km
Jaisari EnglishSouth1.93 km
Bharat KasbaNorth-East1.96 km
HathilpurSouth-West2.36 km
GotpaSouth-West2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barna

Barna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Barna is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Barna is about 50 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 Barna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Barna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Barna

Where is Barna located?

Barna village is located in Bikramganj Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barna?

The Gram Panchayat of Barna is Jonhi.

What is the pincode of Barna?

The pincode of Barna is 802212.

What is the population of Barna?

Barna has a total population of 1,083, including 570 males and 513 females.

How many households are there in Barna?

There are 138 households in Barna.

What is the literacy rate in Barna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barna is 69.99%. Male literacy is 76.49% and female literacy is 62.77%.