Barawan - Dehri, Rohtas

Barawan is a village situated in the Dehri subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dehri and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Barawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barawan is 252539. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 821306 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Barawan

According to the 2011 Census, Barawan village had a total population of 4,521 people, including 2,301 males and 2,220 females, living in 674 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.62%, with male literacy at 85.58% and female literacy at 59.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 741, 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 Barawan

Barawan 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 Barawan

Barawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dehri On Sone, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehri to Barawan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Barawan is about 34 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 Barawan

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

Health Facilities in Barawan

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

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