Bauraha - Basantpur, Supaul

Bauraha is a village situated in the Basantpur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basantpur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Banaili Patti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bauraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bauraha is 221005. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 854340 pincode. Birpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Bauraha

As per Census 2011, Bauraha village has a total population of 3,216 people, consisting of 1,621 males and 1,595 females. The village has 630 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 657 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,329 literate and 1,887 illiterate residents. Additionally, 759 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2161,6211,595
Child Population (0–6 yrs)657318339
Scheduled Castes (SC)759401358
Literate Population1,329801528
Illiterate Population1,8878201,067

Nearby Villages of Bauraha

Bauraha 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)
Banaili PattiWest1.31 km
LobiparasNorth-West1.50 km
BhairoganjNorth-East1.73 km
GidarmariSouth-West2.38 km
KoskapurSouth-West2.69 km
BelaNorth2.75 km
BasmatiyaSouth-East2.81 km
Jagir Arazi KaskapurSouth3.30 km
RanipattiSouth-West3.54 km
JhirwaSouth4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bauraha

Bauraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birpur to Bauraha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Bauraha is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bauraha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bauraha

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

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

FAQs about Bauraha

Where is Bauraha located?

Bauraha village is located in Basantpur Subdivision, Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bauraha?

The Gram Panchayat of Bauraha is Banaili Patti.

What is the pincode of Bauraha?

The pincode of Bauraha is 854340.

What is the population of Bauraha?

Bauraha has a total population of 3,216, including 1,621 males and 1,595 females.

How many households are there in Bauraha?

There are 630 households in Bauraha.

What is the literacy rate in Bauraha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bauraha is 41.32%. Male literacy is 49.41% and female literacy is 33.10%.