Barhya - Mehdawal, Sant Kabir Nagar

Barhya is a village situated in the Mehdawal tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehdawal and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Barhya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhya is 182250. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.82 hectares and falls under the 272271 pincode. Mehdawal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Barhya

According to the 2011 Census, Barhya village had a total population of 5,798 people, including 3,007 males and 2,791 females, living in 978 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.40%, with male literacy at 70.90% and female literacy at 43.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 499.

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

Nearby Villages of Barhya

Barhya 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 Barhya

Barhya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahawan Khor Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehdawal to Barhya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Barhya is about 36 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 Barhya

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

Health Facilities in Barhya

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

FAQs about Barhya