Barhauna - Vidyapati Nagar, Samastipur

Barhauna is a village situated in the Vidyapati Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vidyapati Nagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Badauna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhauna is 237002. The village covers a total geographical area of 580 hectares and falls under the 848502 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Barhauna

According to the 2011 Census, Barhauna village had a total population of 12,131 people, including 6,334 males and 5,797 females, living in 2,437 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.62%, with male literacy at 73.50% and female literacy at 54.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,068.

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

Nearby Villages of Barhauna

Barhauna 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 Barhauna

Barhauna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harpar Bochaha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Barhauna is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Barhauna is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barhauna

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

Health Facilities in Barhauna

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

FAQs about Barhauna