Barva - Meja, Prayagraj

Barva is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Meja and around 50 km from Allahabad. Barva village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barva is 163377. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.96 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Barva

As per Census 2011, Barva village has a total population of 2,733 people, consisting of 1,484 males and 1,249 females. The village has 395 households and a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males. There are 405 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,772 literate and 961 illiterate residents. Additionally, 668 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7331,4841,249
Child Population (0–6 yrs)405224181
Scheduled Castes (SC)668368300
Literate Population1,7721,148624
Illiterate Population961336625

Nearby Villages of Barva

Barva 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)
DharampurEast1.59 km
BigahanaWest1.74 km
NibiSouth1.88 km
UchadihSouth-West1.88 km
JavaniyaNorth-East2.29 km
BhelpurEast2.33 km
Onaur UparharSouth-East2.45 km
KevatahiSouth2.62 km
DohariyaNorth-West2.62 km
SigatiWest2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barva

Barva is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Unchdih, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Barva is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Barva is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barva

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

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

Health Facilities in Barva

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Barva

Where is Barva located?

Barva village is located in Meja Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barva?

Barva is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barva?

The pincode of Barva is 212302.

What is the population of Barva?

Barva has a total population of 2,733, including 1,484 males and 1,249 females.

How many households are there in Barva?

There are 395 households in Barva.

What is the literacy rate in Barva?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barva is 64.84%. Male literacy is 77.36% and female literacy is 49.96%.