Barana - Rajpur, Rohtas

Barana is a village situated in the Rajpur subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Barna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barana is 251458. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 802219 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Barana

According to the 2011 Census, Barana village had a total population of 3,031 people, including 1,585 males and 1,446 females, living in 564 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.71%, with male literacy at 87.13% and female literacy at 58.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 477.

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

Nearby Villages of Barana

Barana 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 Barana

Barana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanjhauli Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Barana is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Barana is about 35 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 Barana

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

Health Facilities in Barana

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

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