Barahara - Kasya, Kushinagar

Barahara is a village situated in the Kasya tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Barahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahara is 189344. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.31 hectares and falls under the 274401 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Barahara

As per Census 2011, Barahara village has a total population of 1,787 people, consisting of 870 males and 917 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,065 literate and 722 illiterate residents. Additionally, 363 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 211 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,787870917
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261132129
Scheduled Castes (SC)363186177
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21199112
Literate Population1,065613452
Illiterate Population722257465

Nearby Villages of Barahara

Barahara 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)
Momin TekuliaNorth0.90 km
Bishunpur RajaSouth1.17 km
Asogawa BuzurgNorth1.25 km
Belwa KalanSouth-West1.31 km
Bardha PandeyEast1.34 km
MahuawaNorth-West1.40 km
Baradaha BazarSouth-East1.52 km
Bakulahar KalanWest1.92 km
Devi ChakNorth-West2.18 km
Laxmipur MisraSouth2.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barahara

Barahara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhuri Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Barahara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Barahara 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 Barahara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Barahara

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

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

FAQs about Barahara

Where is Barahara located?

Barahara village is located in Kasya Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barahara?

Barahara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barahara?

The pincode of Barahara is 274401.

What is the population of Barahara?

Barahara has a total population of 1,787, including 870 males and 917 females.

How many households are there in Barahara?

There are 280 households in Barahara.

What is the literacy rate in Barahara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barahara is 59.60%. Male literacy is 70.46% and female literacy is 49.29%.