Bhirar - Singhia, Samastipur

Bhirar is a village situated in the Singhia subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Singhia and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Nirpur Bhararia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhirar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhirar is 237237. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 848209 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Bhirar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rosera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Samastipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhirar

As per Census 2011, Bhirar village has a total population of 2,254 people, consisting of 1,166 males and 1,088 females. The village has 382 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 506 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 815 literate and 1,439 illiterate residents. Additionally, 739 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2541,1661,088
Child Population (0–6 yrs)506252254
Scheduled Castes (SC)739363376
Literate Population815525290
Illiterate Population1,439641798

Nearby Villages of Bhirar

Bhirar 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)
ArrahiSouth-East1.16 km
KarahiNorth-East1.43 km
LagmaWest1.67 km
KankriEast1.83 km
Arazi MagurahaEast2.20 km
SalepurNorth-West2.27 km
MamurpurSouth-East2.37 km
AgraulNorth-West2.63 km
ParhatNorth-East2.88 km
Bishunpur DihaNorth3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhirar

Bhirar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baraipura Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Bhirar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Bhirar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhirar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bhirar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhirar

Where is Bhirar located?

Bhirar village is located in Singhia Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhirar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhirar is Nirpur Bhararia.

What is the pincode of Bhirar?

The pincode of Bhirar is 848209.

What is the population of Bhirar?

Bhirar has a total population of 2,254, including 1,166 males and 1,088 females.

How many households are there in Bhirar?

There are 382 households in Bhirar.

What is the literacy rate in Bhirar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhirar is 36.16%. Male literacy is 45.03% and female literacy is 26.65%.