Indian Village Directory

Bara Village

Bara is an inhabited village in Arwal Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260610, the Census 2011 record lists 998 people in 199 households and the reported area is 62 hectares. The local references include Sonbarsa Gram Panchayat, Arwal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 8 km.

In short:

Bara is a village in Arwal Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260610 and 998 people in 199 households.

Village Code260610
Population998
Households199
Area62 hectares
Nearest TownArwal

Detailed village profile

Bara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 998 people, 62 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Bara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Arwal
Block Arwal
CD Block Arwal
Gram Panchayat Sonbarsa
  • Bara falls under Arwal Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260610.
  • The record lists 998 people living in 199 households.
  • The reported village area is 62 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Village Facts

Village
Bara
Census Village Code
260610
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Arwal
District Census Code
240
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arwal
Sub-district Census Code
01542
CD Block
Arwal
Gram Panchayat
Sonbarsa
Households
199
Population
998
Male Population
522
Female Population
476
Sex Ratio
911.88
Area
62 hectares
Area
0.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
804401
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 1,609.68 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.02 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.52% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 81.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bara in the official administrative record. Census village code 260610, Sonbarsa Gram Panchayat and Arwal CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
240
Sub-district Census Code
01542
Village Census Code
260610
CD Block Code
0530
Gram Panchayat Code
01
CD Block Name
Arwal
Gram Panchayat Name
Sonbarsa

Location and Distance

Arwal is the nearest town listed for Bara, about 8 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Arwal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Arwal
Distance from District Headquarter
8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arwal
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
62 hectares
Area
0.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 998 people in 199 households, with 522 male residents and 476 female residents. The average household size is 5.02, and SC share is 10.52% and ST share is 0% for Bara. Population density works out to about 1,609.68 people per sq km.

Total Households
199
Total Population
998
Male Population
522
Female Population
476
Sex Ratio
911.88
Average Household Size
5.02
SC Population
105
SC Male Population
48
SC Female Population
57
SC Population Share
10.52
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bara list 1 government primary 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
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bara include hand pump water and river or canal 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
30 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bara include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
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 Bara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 37 hectares and irrigated land is 30 hectares (81.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
37.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.0

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bara

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
23
Banks in Matched Records
14
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 19 83%
CRM 4 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 4 17%
Bank of India 3 13%
State Bank of India 3 13%
Axis Bank Limited 2 8.7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 8.7%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) Arwal Bihar 804401 Near Pnb ATM Block Road, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Bank of Baroda ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) On Arwal - Jahanabad Road Nh33 Near Devi Mandir, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Bank of India ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) DI- Arwal at- Arwal Sipah Ward No 7, Patna to Aurangabad Nh 139 Main Raod, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Canara Bank ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) Daudnagar Road Sipah, Ground Floor Sipah, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Central Bank of India ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) Daud Nagar Road Arwal, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) 0 Hdfc Bank Limited, Prasadi English, Ps+dist- Arwal, Bihar-804401 Prasadi English, Ps+dist- Arwal, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Bank of India ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Fakharpur Arwal, Dist. Arwal, Bihar 804401, Arwal, Bihar, 804401
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 804401 Arwal Arwal Arwal (Nagar Parishad) Arwal-Patna Main Road Ground Floor, Below Central Bank of India Arwal, Arwal, Bihar, 804401

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 Bara village located?

Bara is in Arwal Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bara village in?

Bara village is in Arwal district.

Which state is Bara village in?

Bara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bara under?

Bara comes under Arwal Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bara?

The Census village code of Bara is 260610.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bara under?

Bara is listed under Sonbarsa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Arwal.

What is the population of Bara village?

The village record lists 998 people and 199 households for Bara.

How many households are in Bara village?

The village record lists 199 households for Bara.

What is the male and female population of Bara?

The record lists 522 male residents and 476 female residents for Bara.

What is the sex ratio of Bara village?

The sex ratio of Bara is 911.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bara village?

The reported geographical area of Bara is 62 hectares.

What is the population density of Bara village?

The approximate population density of Bara is 1,609.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bara?

The nearest town listed for Bara is Arwal, about 8 km away.

How far is Bara from the district headquarters?

Bara is about 8 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bara from the sub-district headquarters?

Bara is about 8 km from Arwal, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bara.

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

For Bara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 37 hectares and irrigated land is 30 hectares.

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

The page shows 23 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bara. These records include 14 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.