Indian Village Directory

Barat Village

Barat is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258249, the Census 2011 record lists 4,635 people in 721 households and the reported area is 776 hectares. The local references include Barat Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 6 km.

In short:

Barat is a village in Meskaur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258249 and 4,635 people in 721 households.

Village Code258249
Population4,635
Households721
Area776 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Barat at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,635 people, 776 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Barat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Meskaur
CD Block Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Barat
  • Barat falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258249.
  • The record lists 4,635 people living in 721 households.
  • The reported village area is 776 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
  • 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
Barat
Census Village Code
258249
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meskaur
Sub-district Census Code
01522
CD Block
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat
Barat
Households
721
Population
4,635
Male Population
2,391
Female Population
2,244
Sex Ratio
938.52
Area
776 hectares
Area
7.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
805103
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 597.29 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.43 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 13.51% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.06% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 67.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barat in the official administrative record. Census village code 258249, Barat Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01522
Village Census Code
258249
CD Block Code
0510
Gram Panchayat Code
7
CD Block Name
Meskaur
Gram Panchayat Name
Barat

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Barat, about 6 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Meskaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
6 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
776 hectares
Area
7.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,635 people in 721 households, with 2,391 male residents and 2,244 female residents. The average household size is 6.43, and SC share is 13.51% and ST share is 0.06% for Barat. Population density works out to about 597.29 people per sq km.

Total Households
721
Total Population
4,635
Male Population
2,391
Female Population
2,244
Sex Ratio
938.52
Average Household Size
6.43
SC Population
626
SC Male Population
338
SC Female Population
288
SC Population Share
13.51
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barat list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 2 government secondary schools. 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barat 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
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Barat include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 687.2 hectares and irrigated land is 465.4 hectares (67.7% 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
88.2
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
687.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
221.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
465.4
Canals Area In Hectares
445.2 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
20.2 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barat

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
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

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

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 86%
CRM 1 14%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 43%
Punjab National Bank 2 29%
Bank of Baroda 1 14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 14%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 805103 Nawada Hisua Hisua (Np) Near Kusum Gas Agency Hisua - Panchu, Rajgir Road, Nawada, Bihar, 805103
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 805103 Nawada Hisua Hisua (Np) Main Road, Po and Ps - Hisua, Dist. Nawada, Bihar - 805103. Upper Grd. Floor, Panchu Par, Nr. Barki Pull, Gaya - Nawada…
State Bank of India ATM 805103 Nawada Nawada Nawada (Nagar Parishad) Main Road Hisua Hisua Bazar Main Road, Nawada, Bihar, 805103
Punjab National Bank ATM 805103 Nawada Hisua Hisua (Np) Bihar Hisua, Nawada, Bihar, 805103
Punjab National Bank ATM 805103 Nawada Hisua Hisua (Np) Bihar PIN 805103 Banarsi Market, Hisua, Distt: Nawada, Nawada, Bihar, 805103
State Bank of India ATM 805103 Nawada Hisua Hisua (Np) Hisua Bazar Main Road, Near Sbi Branch Main Road Hisua, Nawada, Bihar, 805103

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 Barat village located?

Barat is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barat village in?

Barat village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Barat village in?

Barat village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barat under?

Barat comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barat?

The Census village code of Barat is 258249.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barat under?

Barat is listed under Barat Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.

What is the population of Barat village?

The village record lists 4,635 people and 721 households for Barat.

How many households are in Barat village?

The village record lists 721 households for Barat.

What is the male and female population of Barat?

The record lists 2,391 male residents and 2,244 female residents for Barat.

What is the sex ratio of Barat village?

The sex ratio of Barat is 938.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barat village?

The reported geographical area of Barat is 776 hectares.

What is the population density of Barat village?

The approximate population density of Barat is 597.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barat?

The nearest town listed for Barat is Hisua, about 6 km away.

How far is Barat from the district headquarters?

Barat is about 23 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barat from the sub-district headquarters?

Barat is about 7 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barat?

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

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

For Barat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 687.2 hectares and irrigated land is 465.4 hectares.

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

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barat. 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.