Indian Village Directory

Barihala Village

Barihala is an inhabited village in Barsoi Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225001, the Census 2011 record lists 515 people in 103 households and the reported area is 35 hectares. The local references include Basgaon Gram Panchayat, Barsoi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 50 km.

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Quick answer: Barihala is a village in Barsoi Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225001 and 515 people in 103 households.
Village Code225001
Population515
Households103
Area35 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Key Village Facts

Village
Barihala
Census Village Code
225001
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barsoi
Sub-district Census Code
01147
CD Block
Barsoi
Gram Panchayat
Basgaon
Households
103
Population
515
Male Population
258
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
996.12
Area
35 hectares
Area
0.35 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854102
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Barihala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 515 people, 35 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Barihala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
BlockBarsoi
CD BlockBarsoi
Gram PanchayatBASGAON
  • Barihala falls under Barsoi Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225001.
  • The record lists 515 people living in 103 households.
  • The reported village area is 35 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,471.43 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.2%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.78%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share62.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barihala in the official administrative record. Census village code 225001, Basgaon Gram Panchayat and Barsoi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01147
Village Census Code
225001
CD Block Code
0135
Gram Panchayat Code
0019
CD Block Name
Barsoi
Gram Panchayat Name
Basgaon

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Barihala, about 50 km away. Katihar 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
Barsoi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
50 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
35 hectares
Area
0.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 515 people in 103 households, with 258 male residents and 257 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 13.2% and ST share is 0.78% for Barihala. Population density works out to about 1,471.43 people per sq km.

Total Households
103
Total Population
515
Male Population
258
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
996.12
Average Household Size
5.0
SC Population
68
SC Male Population
32
SC Female Population
36
SC Population Share
13.2
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.78
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barihala include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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 Barihala include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barihala include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barihala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 29 hectares and irrigated land is 18 hectares (62.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.2
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
29.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
18.0
Canals Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
8 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barihala

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 854102 Purnia Banmankhi Madhuban Bihar at Chopra Bazar and Po Chopra Ram Nagar, Ps Janakinagar, Purnia, Purnia, Bihar, 854102
State Bank of India ATM 854102 Purnia Dagarua Chopra Chopra Ram Nagar, Chopra Bazar, Teh.purnea Chopra Ram Nagar, Chopra Bazar, Teh.purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854102

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 Barihala village located?

Barihala is in Barsoi Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barihala village in?

Barihala village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Barihala village in?

Barihala village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barihala under?

Barihala comes under Barsoi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barihala?

The Census village code of Barihala is 225001.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barihala under?

Barihala is listed under BASGAON Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barsoi.

What is the population of Barihala village?

The village record lists 515 people and 103 households for Barihala.

How many households are in Barihala village?

The village record lists 103 households for Barihala.

What is the male and female population of Barihala?

The record lists 258 male residents and 257 female residents for Barihala.

What is the sex ratio of Barihala village?

The sex ratio of Barihala is 996.12 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barihala village?

The reported geographical area of Barihala is 35 hectares.

What is the population density of Barihala village?

The approximate population density of Barihala is 1,471.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barihala?

The nearest town listed for Barihala is Katihar, about 50 km away.

How far is Barihala from the district headquarters?

Barihala is about 50 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barihala from the sub-district headquarters?

Barihala is about 10 km from Barsoi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Barihala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 29 hectares and irrigated land is 18 hectares.

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

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

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Barihala.

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.