Indian Village Directory

Barauta Village

Barauta is an inhabited village in Narhat Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258180, the Census 2011 record lists 2,253 people in 336 households and the reported area is 93 hectares. The local references include Shekhpura Gram Panchayat, Narhat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 5 km.

In short:

Barauta is a village in Narhat Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258180 and 2,253 people in 336 households.

Village Code258180
Population2,253
Households336
Area93 hectares
Nearest TownHisua

Detailed village profile

Barauta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,253 people, 93 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Barauta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Narhat
CD Block Narhat
Gram Panchayat Shekhpura
  • Barauta falls under Narhat Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258180.
  • The record lists 2,253 people living in 336 households.
  • The reported village area is 93 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Barauta
Census Village Code
258180
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narhat
Sub-district Census Code
01521
CD Block
Narhat
Gram Panchayat
Shekhpura
Households
336
Population
2,253
Male Population
1,112
Female Population
1,141
Sex Ratio
1,026.08
Area
93 hectares
Area
0.93 sq km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Nearest Town Distance
5 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 2,422.58 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.71 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 18.06% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.62% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 38.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barauta in the official administrative record. Census village code 258180, Shekhpura Gram Panchayat and Narhat CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01521
Village Census Code
258180
CD Block Code
0509
Gram Panchayat Code
11
CD Block Name
Narhat
Gram Panchayat Name
Shekhpura

Location and Distance

Hisua is the nearest town listed for Barauta, about 5 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 21 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narhat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
21 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hisua
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Hisua
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
93 hectares
Area
0.93 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,253 people in 336 households, with 1,112 male residents and 1,141 female residents. The average household size is 6.71, and SC share is 18.06% and ST share is 0.62% for Barauta. Population density works out to about 2,422.58 people per sq km.

Total Households
336
Total Population
2,253
Male Population
1,112
Female Population
1,141
Sex Ratio
1,026.08
Average Household Size
6.71
SC Population
407
SC Male Population
202
SC Female Population
205
SC Population Share
18.06
ST Population
14
ST Male Population
9
ST Female Population
5
ST Population Share
0.62
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barauta list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barauta 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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
24.15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barauta include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barauta 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
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 Barauta is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barauta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 75.94 hectares and irrigated land is 29.15 hectares (38.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
9.05 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.01 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
75.94
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
46.79 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
29.15
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5 hectares

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barauta village located?

Barauta is in Narhat Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barauta village in?

Barauta village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Barauta village in?

Barauta village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barauta under?

Barauta comes under Narhat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barauta?

The Census village code of Barauta is 258180.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barauta under?

Barauta is listed under Shekhpura Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narhat.

What is the population of Barauta village?

The village record lists 2,253 people and 336 households for Barauta.

How many households are in Barauta village?

The village record lists 336 households for Barauta.

What is the male and female population of Barauta?

The record lists 1,112 male residents and 1,141 female residents for Barauta.

What is the sex ratio of Barauta village?

The sex ratio of Barauta is 1,026.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barauta village?

The reported geographical area of Barauta is 93 hectares.

What is the population density of Barauta village?

The approximate population density of Barauta is 2,422.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barauta?

The nearest town listed for Barauta is Hisua, about 5 km away.

How far is Barauta from the district headquarters?

Barauta is about 21 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barauta from the sub-district headquarters?

Barauta is about 3 km from Narhat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barauta?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Barauta.

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

For Barauta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 75.94 hectares and irrigated land is 29.15 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.