Barawan - Nokha, Rohtas

Barawan is a village situated in the Nokha subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Dakshini Baraon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barawan is 251562. The village covers a total geographical area of 796 hectares and falls under the 802215 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 3 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 11,427 people, including 5,942 males and 5,485 females, living in 1,701 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.42%, with male literacy at 81.86% and female literacy at 58.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,666, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Baraw More, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nokha to Barawan is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Barawan is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

FAQs about Barawan