Indian Village Directory

Barhara Village

Barhara is an inhabited village in Narpatganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221507, the Census 2011 record lists 6,428 people in 1,398 households and the reported area is 777 hectares. The local references include Barhara Gram Panchayat, Narpatganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Forbesganj at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Barhara is a village in Narpatganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221507 and 6,428 people in 1,398 households.
Village Code221507
Population6,428
Households1,398
Area777 hectares
Nearest TownForbesganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Barhara
Census Village Code
221507
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narpatganj
Sub-district Census Code
01112
CD Block
Narpatganj
Gram Panchayat
Barhara
Households
1,398
Population
6,428
Male Population
3,326
Female Population
3,102
Sex Ratio
932.65
Area
777 hectares
Area
7.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854335
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Barhara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,428 people, 777 hectares of reported area and Forbesganj as the nearest town reference for Barhara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictAraria
CD BlockNarpatganj
Gram PanchayatBarhara
  • Barhara falls under Narpatganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221507.
  • The record lists 6,428 people living in 1,398 households.
  • The reported village area is 777 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Forbesganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density827.28 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.93%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.76%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share84.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barhara in the official administrative record. Census village code 221507, Barhara Gram Panchayat and Narpatganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01112
Village Census Code
221507
CD Block Code
0100
Gram Panchayat Code
0010
CD Block Name
Narpatganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Barhara

Location and Distance

Forbesganj is the nearest town listed for Barhara, about 20 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narpatganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Forbesganj
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Forbesganj
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
777 hectares
Area
7.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,428 people in 1,398 households, with 3,326 male residents and 3,102 female residents. The average household size is 4.6, and SC share is 18.93% and ST share is 4.76% for Barhara. Population density works out to about 827.28 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,398
Total Population
6,428
Male Population
3,326
Female Population
3,102
Sex Ratio
932.65
Average Household Size
4.6
SC Population
1,217
SC Male Population
629
SC Female Population
588
SC Population Share
18.93
ST Population
306
ST Male Population
153
ST Female Population
153
ST Population Share
4.76
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barhara list 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barhara include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barhara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barhara include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barhara is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barhara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Jute, net sown area is 697 hectares and irrigated land is 591 hectares (84.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice Mills
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Atta
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jute
Forest Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
50.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
697.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
106 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
591.0
Canals Area In Hectares
400 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
191 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barhara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 2 67%
State Bank of India 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 854335 Araria Narpatganj Madhura Narpatganj Bank of Baroda Narpatganj, Araria, Bihar, 854335
State Bank of India ATM 854335 Araria Narpatganj Ghurna Ghurna Bazar Achaira, Bihar Ghurna Bazar Achaira, Bihar, Araria, Bihar, 854335
Bank of Baroda ATM 854335 Araria Narpatganj Gokhulpur Gokhulpur Main Road Narpatganj, Araria, Bihar, 854335

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barhara village located?

Barhara is in Narpatganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barhara village in?

Barhara village is in Araria district.

Which state is Barhara village in?

Barhara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barhara under?

Barhara comes under Narpatganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barhara?

The Census village code of Barhara is 221507.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barhara under?

Barhara is listed under Barhara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narpatganj.

What is the population of Barhara village?

The village record lists 6,428 people and 1,398 households for Barhara.

How many households are in Barhara village?

The village record lists 1,398 households for Barhara.

What is the male and female population of Barhara?

The record lists 3,326 male residents and 3,102 female residents for Barhara.

What is the sex ratio of Barhara village?

The sex ratio of Barhara is 932.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barhara village?

The reported geographical area of Barhara is 777 hectares.

What is the population density of Barhara village?

The approximate population density of Barhara is 827.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barhara?

The nearest town listed for Barhara is Forbesganj, about 20 km away.

How far is Barhara from the district headquarters?

Barhara is about 50 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barhara from the sub-district headquarters?

Barhara is about 3 km from Narpatganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barhara?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Barhara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Barhara?

For Barhara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Jute, net sown area is 697 hectares and irrigated land is 591 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barhara?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barhara. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.