Indian Village Directory

Barahia Village

Barahia is an inhabited village in Kadwa Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224593, the Census 2011 record lists 940 people in 194 households and the reported area is 72 hectares. The local references include Chouni Gram Panchayat, Kadwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 45 km.

In short:

Barahia is a village in Kadwa Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224593 and 940 people in 194 households.

Village Code224593
Population940
Households194
Area72 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Barahia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 940 people, 72 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Barahia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Kadwa
CD Block Kadwa
Gram Panchayat CHOUNI
  • Barahia falls under Kadwa Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224593.
  • The record lists 940 people living in 194 households.
  • The reported village area is 72 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, 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
Barahia
Census Village Code
224593
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kadwa
Sub-district Census Code
01145
CD Block
Kadwa
Gram Panchayat
Chouni
Households
194
Population
940
Male Population
484
Female Population
456
Sex Ratio
942.15
Area
72 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
855105
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 1,305.56 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.85 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 66.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barahia in the official administrative record. Census village code 224593, Chouni Gram Panchayat and Kadwa CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01145
Village Census Code
224593
CD Block Code
0133
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Kadwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Chouni

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Barahia, about 45 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kadwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
45 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
72 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 940 people in 194 households, with 484 male residents and 456 female residents. The average household size is 4.85, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Barahia. Population density works out to about 1,305.56 people per sq km.

Total Households
194
Total Population
940
Male Population
484
Female Population
456
Sex Ratio
942.15
Average Household Size
4.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barahia 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 Barahia include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
32.07 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barahia 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 Barahia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barahia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 48.07 hectares and irrigated land is 32.07 hectares (66.7% 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
23.36
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.57 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
48.07
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
32.07

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 Barahia

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
2
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 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
Central Bank of India ATM 855105 Katihar Kadwa Kunhari Kumheri P. O. Durgaganj, Kumheri, Katihar, Bihar, 855105
State Bank of India ATM 855105 Katihar Kadwa Kadwa Kumhari Po.durgaganj Ps.kadwa Dist, Katihar Kumhari Po.durgaganj Ps.kadwa Dist, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855105

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 Barahia village located?

Barahia is in Kadwa Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barahia village in?

Barahia village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Barahia village in?

Barahia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barahia under?

Barahia comes under Kadwa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barahia?

The Census village code of Barahia is 224593.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barahia under?

Barahia is listed under CHOUNI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kadwa.

What is the population of Barahia village?

The village record lists 940 people and 194 households for Barahia.

How many households are in Barahia village?

The village record lists 194 households for Barahia.

What is the male and female population of Barahia?

The record lists 484 male residents and 456 female residents for Barahia.

What is the sex ratio of Barahia village?

The sex ratio of Barahia is 942.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barahia village?

The reported geographical area of Barahia is 72 hectares.

What is the population density of Barahia village?

The approximate population density of Barahia is 1,305.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barahia?

The nearest town listed for Barahia is Katihar, about 45 km away.

How far is Barahia from the district headquarters?

Barahia is about 45 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barahia from the sub-district headquarters?

Barahia is about 7 km from Kadwa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barahia?

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

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

For Barahia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 48.07 hectares and irrigated land is 32.07 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barahia. 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.