Indian Village Directory

Barakar Village

Barakar is an inhabited village in Silao Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245110, the Census 2011 record lists 3,513 people in 556 households and the reported area is 163 hectares. The local references include Barakar Gram Panchayat, Silao CD Block and the nearest town reference is Silao at about 2 km.

In short:

Barakar is a village in Silao Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245110 and 3,513 people in 556 households.

Village Code245110
Population3,513
Households556
Area163 hectares
Nearest TownSilao

Detailed village profile

Barakar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,513 people, 163 hectares of reported area and Silao as the nearest town reference for Barakar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Silao
CD Block Silao
Gram Panchayat Barakar
  • Barakar falls under Silao Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 245110.
  • The record lists 3,513 people living in 556 households.
  • The reported village area is 163 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Silao.
  • 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
Barakar
Census Village Code
245110
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Silao
Sub-district Census Code
01395
CD Block
Silao
Gram Panchayat
Barakar
Households
556
Population
3,513
Male Population
1,827
Female Population
1,686
Sex Ratio
922.82
Area
163 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km
Nearest Town
Silao
Nearest Town Distance
2 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 2,155.21 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.32 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 31.37% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barakar in the official administrative record. Census village code 245110, Barakar Gram Panchayat and Silao CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01395
Village Census Code
245110
CD Block Code
0383
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Silao
Gram Panchayat Name
Barakar

Location and Distance

Silao is the nearest town listed for Barakar, about 2 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Silao
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
14 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Silao
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
2 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Silao
Distance within State/UT
2 km
Nearest Town
Silao
Distance from Nearest Town
2 km
Total Geographical Area
163 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,513 people in 556 households, with 1,827 male residents and 1,686 female residents. The average household size is 6.32, and SC share is 31.37% and ST share is 0% for Barakar. Population density works out to about 2,155.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
556
Total Population
3,513
Male Population
1,827
Female Population
1,686
Sex Ratio
922.82
Average Household Size
6.32
SC Population
1,102
SC Male Population
564
SC Female Population
538
SC Population Share
31.37
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barakar list 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Vocational Training School ITI
Available
Government Vocational Training School ITI Count
1
Private Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Private Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Barakar. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
5
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barakar 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
123 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barakar 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barakar is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 4 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barakar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 123 hectares and irrigated land is 123 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
40 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
123.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
123.0

Other Available Details

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

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barakar

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
8
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
2

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 7 88%
Electronic Kiosk 1 12%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 3 38%
State Bank of India 2 25%
Union Bank of India 2 25%
Punjab National Bank 1 12%

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 803111 Nalanda Silao Mohanpur Nalanda Opp.police Station, Museum Link Road, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111
Punjab National Bank ATM 803117 Nalanda Silao Silao (Np) Gola Bazar Road Teen Muhani Shivkant Singh Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117
State Bank of India ATM 803111 Nalanda Silao Sobait Sarlichak, Silao, Sobait, Nalanda, Bihar Sarlichak, Silao, Sobait, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111
Union Bank of India ATM 803111 Nalanda Silao Mohanpur Main Road R. K. Bharwan, Nalanda More, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111
Canara Bank Electronic Kiosk 803111 Nalanda Silao Mohanpur Nalanda Opp.police Station, Museum Link Road, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111
Canara Bank ATM 803111 Nalanda Silao Mohanpur 0 Opp.police Station, Museum Link Road, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111
State Bank of India ATM 803117 Nalanda Silao Silao (Np) Tinmuhani Gola Road on Nh 82 Sri Ram Complex Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117
Union Bank of India ATM 803117 Nalanda Silao Silao (Np) Gola Road Silao Branch Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117

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 Barakar village located?

Barakar is in Silao Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barakar village in?

Barakar village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Barakar village in?

Barakar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barakar under?

Barakar comes under Silao Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barakar?

The Census village code of Barakar is 245110.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barakar under?

Barakar is listed under Barakar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Silao.

What is the population of Barakar village?

The village record lists 3,513 people and 556 households for Barakar.

How many households are in Barakar village?

The village record lists 556 households for Barakar.

What is the male and female population of Barakar?

The record lists 1,827 male residents and 1,686 female residents for Barakar.

What is the sex ratio of Barakar village?

The sex ratio of Barakar is 922.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barakar village?

The reported geographical area of Barakar is 163 hectares.

What is the population density of Barakar village?

The approximate population density of Barakar is 2,155.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barakar?

The nearest town listed for Barakar is Silao, about 2 km away.

How far is Barakar from the district headquarters?

Barakar is about 14 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barakar from the sub-district headquarters?

Barakar is about 2 km from Silao, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barakar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Barakar.

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

For Barakar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 123 hectares and irrigated land is 123 hectares.

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

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barakar. These records include 4 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.