Indian Village Directory

Barhia Village

Barhia is an inhabited village in Sarmera Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244473, the Census 2011 record lists 4,160 people in 715 households and the reported area is 522 hectares. The local references include Husena Gram Panchayat, Sarmera CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barbigha at about 10 km.

In short:

Barhia is a village in Sarmera Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244473 and 4,160 people in 715 households.

Village Code244473
Population4,160
Households715
Area522 hectares
Nearest TownBarbigha

Detailed village profile

Barhia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,160 people, 522 hectares of reported area and Barbigha as the nearest town reference for Barhia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Sarmera
CD Block Sarmera
Gram Panchayat Husena
  • Barhia falls under Sarmera Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244473.
  • The record lists 4,160 people living in 715 households.
  • The reported village area is 522 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barbigha.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Barhia
Census Village Code
244473
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sarmera
Sub-district Census Code
01384
CD Block
Sarmera
Gram Panchayat
Husena
Households
715
Population
4,160
Male Population
2,170
Female Population
1,990
Sex Ratio
917.05
Area
522 hectares
Area
5.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
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 796.93 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.82 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 27.88% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 33% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barhia in the official administrative record. Census village code 244473, Husena Gram Panchayat and Sarmera CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01384
Village Census Code
244473
CD Block Code
0372
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Sarmera
Gram Panchayat Name
Husena

Location and Distance

Barbigha is the nearest town listed for Barhia, about 10 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sarmera
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
42 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Barbigha
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Barbigha
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
522 hectares
Area
5.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,160 people in 715 households, with 2,170 male residents and 1,990 female residents. The average household size is 5.82, and SC share is 27.88% and ST share is 0% for Barhia. Population density works out to about 796.93 people per sq km.

Total Households
715
Total Population
4,160
Male Population
2,170
Female Population
1,990
Sex Ratio
917.05
Average Household Size
5.82
SC Population
1,160
SC Male Population
619
SC Female Population
541
SC Population Share
27.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barhia 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
157.09 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
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
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Barhia 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
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 Barhia is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 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
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barhia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 475.86 hectares and irrigated land is 157.09 hectares (33% 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
21.07
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
25.07 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
475.86
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
318.77 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
157.09

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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barhia

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same 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
Canara Bank 1 33%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
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
Canara Bank ATM 811104 Nalanda Sarmera Sarmera Sarmera Chowk, Nh-82 I Floor, Garbhu Complex Sarmera, Nalanda, Bihar, 811104
Punjab National Bank ATM 811104 Nalanda Sarmera Sarmera Sarmera Sarmera, Nalanda, Bihar, 811104
State Bank of India ATM 811104 Nalanda Sarmera Sarmera Bihar Sharif Bihar Sharif, Nalanda, Bihar, 811104

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 Barhia village located?

Barhia is in Sarmera Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barhia village in?

Barhia village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Barhia village in?

Barhia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barhia under?

Barhia comes under Sarmera Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barhia?

The Census village code of Barhia is 244473.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barhia under?

Barhia is listed under Husena Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sarmera.

What is the population of Barhia village?

The village record lists 4,160 people and 715 households for Barhia.

How many households are in Barhia village?

The village record lists 715 households for Barhia.

What is the male and female population of Barhia?

The record lists 2,170 male residents and 1,990 female residents for Barhia.

What is the sex ratio of Barhia village?

The sex ratio of Barhia is 917.05 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barhia village?

The reported geographical area of Barhia is 522 hectares.

What is the population density of Barhia village?

The approximate population density of Barhia is 796.93 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barhia?

The nearest town listed for Barhia is Barbigha, about 10 km away.

How far is Barhia from the district headquarters?

Barhia is about 42 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barhia from the sub-district headquarters?

Barhia is about 8 km from Sarmera, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barhia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Barhia.

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

For Barhia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 475.86 hectares and irrigated land is 157.09 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barhia. These records include 3 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.