Where is Barah village located?
Barah is in Punpun Block of Patna district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Barah Village
Barah is an inhabited village in Punpun Block of Patna district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 246126, the Census 2011 record lists 1,067 people in 216 households and the reported area is 186 hectares. The local references include Barah Gram Panchayat, Punpun CD Block and the nearest town reference is Patna at about 24 km.
Barah is a village in Punpun Block, Patna district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 246126 and 1,067 people in 216 households.
Village Code246126
Population1,067
Households216
Area186 hectares
Nearest TownPatna
Detailed village profile
Barah at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,067 people, 186 hectares of reported area and Patna as the nearest town reference for Barah, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Barah falls under Punpun Block in Patna district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 246126.
- The record lists 1,067 people living in 216 households.
- The reported village area is 186 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Patna.
- 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
- Barah
- Census Village Code
- 246126
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Patna
- District Census Code
- 230
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Punpun
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01410
- CD Block
- Punpun
- Gram Panchayat
- Barah
- Households
- 216
- Population
- 1,067
- Male Population
- 557
- Female Population
- 510
- Sex Ratio
- 915.62
- Area
- 186 hectares
- Area
- 1.86 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Patna
- Nearest Town Distance
- 24 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
573.66 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.94 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
18.74%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
59.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Barah in the official administrative record. Census village code 246126, Barah Gram Panchayat and Punpun CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 230
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01410
- Village Census Code
- 246126
- CD Block Code
- 0398
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 6539
- CD Block Name
- Punpun
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Barah
Location and Distance
Patna is the nearest town listed for Barah, about 24 km away. Patna is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Punpun
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Patna
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 24 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Patna
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 24 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Patna
- Distance within State/UT
- 24 km
- Nearest Town
- Patna
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 24 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 186 hectares
- Area
- 1.86 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,067 people in 216 households, with 557 male residents and 510 female residents. The average household size is 4.94, and SC share is 18.74% and ST share is 0% for Barah. Population density works out to about 573.66 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 216
- Total Population
- 1,067
- Male Population
- 557
- Female Population
- 510
- Sex Ratio
- 915.62
- Average Household Size
- 4.94
- SC Population
- 200
- SC Male Population
- 108
- SC Female Population
- 92
- SC Population Share
- 18.74
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Barah list 1 government primary school, 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.
- 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
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Barah. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 4
- 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
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position 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
- TB Clinic Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Dispensary Count
- 1
- Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barah 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
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 30.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Barah include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Barah 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
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Barah is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 7 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
- 7 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Barah show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 156.8 hectares and irrigated land is 93.1 hectares (59.4% 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
- 29.2
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 156.8
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 63.7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 93.1
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 62.7 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
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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barah
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
- 6
- Banks in Matched Records
- 5
- Matched PINs
- 4
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 6 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 33% |
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 17% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 17% |
| Idbi Bank Limited | 1 | 17% |
| Union Bank of India | 1 | 17% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 804453 | Patna | Punpun | Pothi | Gumti Police Station Pothi Village, Near Pothi Railway Station, Patna, Bihar, 804453 |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 803301 | Patna | Punpun | Maranchi | Village + Post-Maranchi, Idbi Bank Ltd, Patna, Bihar, 803301 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 804451 | Patna | Punpun | Kansari | Patna at and Post Beldarichak, Punpun-Tehsil, Patna, Bihar, 804451 |
| Union Bank of India | ATM | 801503 | Patna | Punpun | Pakri | Gola Road Ramjaipal Nagar Dhanaut, Patna, Bihar, 801503 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 804453 | Patna | Punpun | Pakri | Punpun Pakri Pakri, Patna, Bihar, 804453 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 804453 | Patna | Punpun | Barah | Patna Sadar Punpun, Patna Sadar, Patna, Bihar, 804453 |
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
Which district is Barah village in?
Barah village is in Patna district.
Which state is Barah village in?
Barah village is in Bihar.
Which block is Barah under?
Barah comes under Punpun Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Barah?
The Census village code of Barah is 246126.
Which Gram Panchayat is Barah under?
Barah is listed under Barah Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Punpun.
What is the population of Barah village?
The village record lists 1,067 people and 216 households for Barah.
How many households are in Barah village?
The village record lists 216 households for Barah.
What is the male and female population of Barah?
The record lists 557 male residents and 510 female residents for Barah.
What is the sex ratio of Barah village?
The sex ratio of Barah is 915.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Barah village?
The reported geographical area of Barah is 186 hectares.
What is the population density of Barah village?
The approximate population density of Barah is 573.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Barah?
The nearest town listed for Barah is Patna, about 24 km away.
How far is Barah from the district headquarters?
Barah is about 24 km from Patna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Barah from the sub-district headquarters?
Barah is about 12 km from Punpun, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Barah?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Barah.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Barah?
For Barah, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 156.8 hectares and irrigated land is 93.1 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barah?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barah. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.