Barhna - Kasimabad, Ghazipur

Barhna is a village situated in the Kasimabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Mohammadabad and around 43 km from Ghazipur. Bathna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhna is 205441. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.09 hectares and falls under the 233230 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Barhna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Zahoorabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barhna

According to the 2011 Census, Barhna village had a total population of 1,699 people, including 872 males and 827 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.30%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 56.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,511.

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

Nearby Villages of Barhna

Barhna 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 Barhna

Barhna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhondha Dih, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Barhna is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Barhna is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barhna

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

Health Facilities in Barhna

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

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