Barahra - Padrauna, Kushinagar

Barahra is a village situated in the Padrauna tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padrauna and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Barahra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahra is 188438. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.81 hectares and falls under the 274308 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Barahra

According to the 2011 Census, Barahra village had a total population of 7,081 people, including 3,617 males and 3,464 females, living in 1,100 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.98%, with male literacy at 79.39% and female literacy at 62.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Barahra

Barahra 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 Barahra

Barahra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barharagani, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Barahra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Barahra is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barahra

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

Health Facilities in Barahra

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

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