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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barawan

As per Census 2011, Barawan village has a total population of 4,521 people, consisting of 2,301 males and 2,220 females. The village has 674 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 839 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,674 literate and 1,847 illiterate residents. Additionally, 741 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,5212,3012,220
Child Population (0–6 yrs)839443396
Scheduled Castes (SC)741375366
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population2,6741,5901,084
Illiterate Population1,8477111,136

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chhotki BiseniNorth1.19 km
GonuwanSouth-East1.27 km
ShiwpurSouth1.73 km
GohiSouth-East1.92 km
MangitpurNorth-East1.97 km
AhirawanSouth1.99 km
MaudihaSouth-East2.00 km
SahgiEast2.13 km
Biseni KalanNorth-West2.60 km
ChilbilaSouth2.70 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Barawan

Where is Barawan located?

Barawan village is located in Dehri Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barawan?

Barawan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barawan?

The pincode of Barawan is 821306.

What is the population of Barawan?

Barawan has a total population of 4,521, including 2,301 males and 2,220 females.

How many households are there in Barawan?

There are 674 households in Barawan.

What is the literacy rate in Barawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barawan is 59.15%. Male literacy is 69.10% and female literacy is 48.83%.