Barhni - Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur
Barhni is a village situated in the Sahjanwa tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahjanwa and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Bharpahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhni village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhni is 185162. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.7 hectares and falls under the 273209 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Barhni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Barhni
Barhni 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kui Kole | South-West | 0.58 km |
| Ghanshympur | South-East | 0.65 km |
| Maharawari | North-East | 0.71 km |
| Semra | South | 1.27 km |
| Bhasahia | South-West | 1.31 km |
| Magahar | East | 1.42 km |
| Dhaurahara | West | 1.49 km |
| Manjharia Mafi | North | 1.50 km |
| Chak Pihai | North-West | 1.70 km |
| Bharpahi | North-East | 1.83 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Barhni
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Barhni. The nearest railway station is Maghar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Barhni is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Barhni is about 38 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 Barhni
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barhni village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Barhni
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barhni village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Barhni
Where is Barhni located?
Barhni village is located in Sahjanwa Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barhni?
The Gram Panchayat of Barhni is Bharpahi.
What is the pincode of Barhni?
The pincode of Barhni is 273209.