Barahar - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Barahar is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Bandriapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahar is 148213. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.42 hectares and falls under the 206249 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 108 km away.

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

Population of Barahar

As per Census 2011, Barahar village has a total population of 747 people, consisting of 404 males and 343 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 474 literate and 273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population747404343
Child Population (0–6 yrs)744331
Scheduled Castes (SC)724032
Literate Population474303171
Illiterate Population273101172

Nearby Villages of Barahar

Barahar 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)
BandriapurSouth-West0.78 km
BunchpurNorth-West1.26 km
Patna BelaSouth1.77 km
KursiNorth-West1.89 km
BasaiSouth-West1.93 km
Purwa DalaharSouth-West2.74 km
Purwa RawatSouth2.79 km
FatehpurSouth-West2.94 km
HarduNorth-East3.06 km
MateraSouth-East3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barahar

Barahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Phaphund, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Barahar is about 108 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Barahar is about 32 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 Barahar

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

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

Health Facilities in Barahar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Barahar

Where is Barahar located?

Barahar village is located in Bidhuna Tehsil, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barahar?

The Gram Panchayat of Barahar is Bandriapur.

What is the pincode of Barahar?

The pincode of Barahar is 206249.

What is the population of Barahar?

Barahar has a total population of 747, including 404 males and 343 females.

How many households are there in Barahar?

There are 109 households in Barahar.

What is the literacy rate in Barahar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barahar is 63.45%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 49.85%.