Indian Village Directory

Barnihar Village

Barnihar is an inhabited village in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216725, the Census 2011 record lists 2,085 people in 358 households and the reported area is 324.6 hectares. The local references include Manwa Gram Panchayat, Narkatiaganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Barnihar is a village in Narkatiaganj Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216725 and 2,085 people in 358 households.
Village Code216725
Population2,085
Households358
Area324.6 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Barnihar
Census Village Code
216725
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narkatiaganj
Sub-district Census Code
01017
CD Block
Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat
Manwa
Households
358
Population
2,085
Male Population
1,086
Female Population
999
Sex Ratio
919.89
Area
324.6 hectares
Area
3.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Barnihar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,085 people, 324.6 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Barnihar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
CD BlockNarkatiaganj
Gram PanchayatManwa
  • Barnihar falls under Narkatiaganj Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216725.
  • The record lists 2,085 people living in 358 households.
  • The reported village area is 324.6 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density642.33 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.82 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share38.08%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.77%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share90.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barnihar in the official administrative record. Census village code 216725, Manwa Gram Panchayat and Narkatiaganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01017
Village Census Code
216725
CD Block Code
0005
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Manwa

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Barnihar, about 10 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narkatiaganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
324.6 hectares
Area
3.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,085 people in 358 households, with 1,086 male residents and 999 female residents. The average household size is 5.82, and SC share is 38.08% and ST share is 0.77% for Barnihar. Population density works out to about 642.33 people per sq km.

Total Households
358
Total Population
2,085
Male Population
1,086
Female Population
999
Sex Ratio
919.89
Average Household Size
5.82
SC Population
794
SC Male Population
415
SC Female Population
379
SC Population Share
38.08
ST Population
16
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
10
ST Population Share
0.77
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barnihar 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

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barnihar 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal 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
36.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barnihar include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barnihar 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barnihar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 215.13 hectares and irrigated land is 195.05 hectares (90.7% 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
45.08
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
24.15 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
40.24 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
215.13
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20.08 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
195.05
Canals Area In Hectares
158.55 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barnihar village located?

Barnihar is in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barnihar village in?

Barnihar village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Barnihar village in?

Barnihar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barnihar under?

Barnihar comes under Narkatiaganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barnihar?

The Census village code of Barnihar is 216725.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barnihar under?

Barnihar is listed under Manwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatiaganj.

What is the population of Barnihar village?

The village record lists 2,085 people and 358 households for Barnihar.

How many households are in Barnihar village?

The village record lists 358 households for Barnihar.

What is the male and female population of Barnihar?

The record lists 1,086 male residents and 999 female residents for Barnihar.

What is the sex ratio of Barnihar village?

The sex ratio of Barnihar is 919.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barnihar village?

The reported geographical area of Barnihar is 324.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Barnihar village?

The approximate population density of Barnihar is 642.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barnihar?

The nearest town listed for Barnihar is Narkatiyaganj, about 10 km away.

How far is Barnihar from the district headquarters?

Barnihar is about 52 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barnihar from the sub-district headquarters?

Barnihar is about 10 km from Narkatiaganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barnihar?

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

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

For Barnihar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 215.13 hectares and irrigated land is 195.05 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.