Barhaya - Campierganj, Gorakhpur

Barhaya is a village situated in the Campierganj tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Campierganj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Badhaya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhaya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhaya is 185012. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.1 hectares and falls under the 273165 pincode. Pipiganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Barhaya

According to the 2011 Census, Barhaya village had a total population of 2,514 people, including 1,213 males and 1,301 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.19%, with male literacy at 82.55% and female literacy at 57.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 598.

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

Nearby Villages of Barhaya

Barhaya 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 Barhaya

Barhaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rawat Ganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipiganj to Barhaya is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Barhaya is about 33 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 Barhaya

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

Health Facilities in Barhaya

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

FAQs about Barhaya