Where is Baraha village located?
Baraha is in Dumaria Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Baraha Village
Baraha is an inhabited village in Dumaria Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 256265, the Census 2011 record lists 2,037 people in 286 households and the reported area is 680 hectares. The local references include Chhakarbandha Gram Panchayat, Dumaria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 48 km.
Baraha is a village in Dumaria Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 256265 and 2,037 people in 286 households.
Village Code256265
Population2,037
Households286
Area680 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Detailed village profile
Baraha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,037 people, 680 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Baraha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Baraha falls under Dumaria Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 256265.
- The record lists 2,037 people living in 286 households.
- The reported village area is 680 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
- 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
- Baraha
- Census Village Code
- 256265
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Gaya
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dumaria
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01502
- CD Block
- Dumaria
- Gram Panchayat
- Chhakarbandha
- Households
- 286
- Population
- 2,037
- Male Population
- 1,115
- Female Population
- 922
- Sex Ratio
- 826.91
- Area
- 680 hectares
- Area
- 6.8 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Nearest Town Distance
- 48 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 824206
- 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
299.56 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
7.12 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
34.36%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
85.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Baraha in the official administrative record. Census village code 256265, Chhakarbandha Gram Panchayat and Dumaria CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01502
- Village Census Code
- 256265
- CD Block Code
- 0490
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 2
- CD Block Name
- Dumaria
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chhakarbandha
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Baraha, about 48 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 116 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dumaria
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 30 km
- District Headquarter
- Gaya
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 116 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 48 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sherghati
- Distance within State/UT
- 48 km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 48 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 680 hectares
- Area
- 6.8 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,037 people in 286 households, with 1,115 male residents and 922 female residents. The average household size is 7.12, and SC share is 34.36% and ST share is 0% for Baraha. Population density works out to about 299.56 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 286
- Total Population
- 2,037
- Male Population
- 1,115
- Female Population
- 922
- Sex Ratio
- 826.91
- Average Household Size
- 7.12
- SC Population
- 700
- SC Male Population
- 378
- SC Female Population
- 322
- SC Population Share
- 34.36
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Baraha 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 Baraha include hand pump 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 65.7 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Baraha.
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Baraha 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
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Baraha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 119.55 hectares and irrigated land is 102.3 hectares (85.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 430.45 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 46.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 34 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 119.55
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 17.25 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 102.3
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 36.6 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
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Baraha
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 75% |
| CRM | 1 | 25% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Aurangabad Tehsil Imamganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 824206 | Gaya | Imamganj | Imamganj | Imamganj Sbi, Imamaganj, Gaya, Bihar, 824206 |
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
Which district is Baraha village in?
Baraha village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Baraha village in?
Baraha village is in Bihar.
Which block is Baraha under?
Baraha comes under Dumaria Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Baraha?
The Census village code of Baraha is 256265.
Which Gram Panchayat is Baraha under?
Baraha is listed under Chhakarbandha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dumaria.
What is the population of Baraha village?
The village record lists 2,037 people and 286 households for Baraha.
How many households are in Baraha village?
The village record lists 286 households for Baraha.
What is the male and female population of Baraha?
The record lists 1,115 male residents and 922 female residents for Baraha.
What is the sex ratio of Baraha village?
The sex ratio of Baraha is 826.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Baraha village?
The reported geographical area of Baraha is 680 hectares.
What is the population density of Baraha village?
The approximate population density of Baraha is 299.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Baraha?
The nearest town listed for Baraha is Sherghati, about 48 km away.
How far is Baraha from the district headquarters?
Baraha is about 116 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Baraha from the sub-district headquarters?
Baraha is about 30 km from Dumaria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Baraha?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Baraha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Baraha?
For Baraha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 119.55 hectares and irrigated land is 102.3 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Baraha?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Baraha. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.