Barua - Dighwara, Saran

Barua is a village situated in the Dighwara subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighwara and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Barua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barua is 234442. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.4 hectares and falls under the 841221 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Barua

According to the 2011 Census, Barua village had a total population of 5,938 people, including 3,132 males and 2,806 females, living in 1,056 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.44%, with male literacy at 85.99% and female literacy at 63.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 460, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Barua

Barua 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 Barua

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Barua. The nearest railway station is Sitalpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Barua is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Barua is about 37 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 Barua

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

Health Facilities in Barua

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

FAQs about Barua