Barahi - Bithan, Samastipur

Barahi is a village situated in the Bithan subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bithan and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Pusaho serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahi is 237386. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 848207 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Barahi

According to the 2011 Census, Barahi village had a total population of 2,207 people, including 1,061 males and 1,146 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.03%, with male literacy at 62.72% and female literacy at 38.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Barahi

Barahi 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 Barahi

Barahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salauna, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Barahi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Barahi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barahi

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

Health Facilities in Barahi

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

FAQs about Barahi