Bara - Belthara Road, Ballia

Bara is a village situated in the Belthara Road tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belthara Road and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Malera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara is 197724. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.57 hectares and falls under the 221716 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bara

According to the 2011 Census, Bara village had a total population of 427 people, including 203 males and 224 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.64%, with male literacy at 69.54% and female literacy at 51.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Bara

Bara 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 Bara

Bara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gobindpur Dugli, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballia to Bara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Bara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara

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

Health Facilities in Bara

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

FAQs about Bara