Barhi Newada - Pindra, Varanasi

Barhi Newada is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Barhi Newada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhi Newada is 208450. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.21 hectares and falls under the 221207 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Barhi Newada

As per Census 2011, Barhi Newada village has a total population of 5,132 people, consisting of 2,630 males and 2,502 females. The village has 629 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 766 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,278 literate and 1,854 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,197 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barhi Newada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,1322,6302,502
Child Population (0–6 yrs)766373393
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,197610587
Literate Population3,2781,9491,329
Illiterate Population1,8546811,173

Nearby Villages of Barhi Newada

Barhi Newada 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)
HarinathpurNorth-East0.96 km
BarhikalaWest1.02 km
FattepurSouth-East1.54 km
Araji BhoraSouth-West1.91 km
DhoraNorth-East1.92 km
ChatturpurWest1.97 km
KeshopurNorth-West2.02 km
SikraurSouth-West2.18 km
RajapurSouth2.29 km
MadhiNorth-West2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barhi Newada

Barhi Newada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khalispur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
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 Varanasi to Barhi Newada is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barhi Newada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barhi Newada

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

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

FAQs about Barhi Newada

Where is Barhi Newada located?

Barhi Newada village is located in Pindra Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barhi Newada?

Barhi Newada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barhi Newada?

The pincode of Barhi Newada is 221207.

What is the population of Barhi Newada?

Barhi Newada has a total population of 5,132, including 2,630 males and 2,502 females.

How many households are there in Barhi Newada?

There are 629 households in Barhi Newada.

What is the literacy rate in Barhi Newada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barhi Newada is 63.87%. Male literacy is 74.11% and female literacy is 53.12%.