Indian Village Directory

Barahi Village

Barahi is an inhabited village in Sonbarsa Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226581, the Census 2011 record lists 4,768 people in 912 households and the reported area is 413.83 hectares. The local references include Kashnagar Gram Panchayat, Sonbarsa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharasa at about 45 km.

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Quick answer: Barahi is a village in Sonbarsa Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226581 and 4,768 people in 912 households.
Village Code226581
Population4,768
Households912
Area413.83 hectares
Nearest TownSaharasa

Key Village Facts

Village
Barahi
Census Village Code
226581
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saharsa
District Census Code
214
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonbarsa
Sub-district Census Code
01177
CD Block
Sonbarsa
Gram Panchayat
Kashnagar
Households
912
Population
4,768
Male Population
2,549
Female Population
2,219
Sex Ratio
870.54
Area
413.83 hectares
Area
4.14 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharasa
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Barahi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,768 people, 413.83 hectares of reported area and Saharasa as the nearest town reference for Barahi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSaharsa
CD BlockSonbarsa
Gram PanchayatKASHNAGAR
  • Barahi falls under Sonbarsa Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226581.
  • The record lists 4,768 people living in 912 households.
  • The reported village area is 413.83 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Saharasa.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,152.16 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.23 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.22%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.06%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share40.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barahi in the official administrative record. Census village code 226581, Kashnagar Gram Panchayat and Sonbarsa CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01177
Village Census Code
226581
CD Block Code
0165
Gram Panchayat Code
0015
CD Block Name
Sonbarsa
Gram Panchayat Name
Kashnagar

Location and Distance

Saharasa is the nearest town listed for Barahi, about 45 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonbarsa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Saharsa
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharasa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharasa
Distance within State/UT
45 km
Nearest Town
Saharasa
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
413.83 hectares
Area
4.14 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,768 people in 912 households, with 2,549 male residents and 2,219 female residents. The average household size is 5.23, and SC share is 17.22% and ST share is 0.06% for Barahi. Population density works out to about 1,152.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
912
Total Population
4,768
Male Population
2,549
Female Population
2,219
Sex Ratio
870.54
Average Household Size
5.23
SC Population
821
SC Male Population
449
SC Female Population
372
SC Population Share
17.22
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barahi list 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Barahi. 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barahi include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
142.43 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
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 Barahi 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
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barahi is reported as 4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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 Barahi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 347.83 hectares and irrigated land is 142.43 hectares (40.9% 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
35.0
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
31 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
347.83
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
205.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
142.43

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barahi

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
9
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
5

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 8 89%
CRM 1 11%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 56%
Bank of India 2 22%
Punjab National Bank 2 22%

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 India ATM 843119 Saharsa Sonbarsa Sonbarsa P. S.:- Maniyari, Dist:- Kuzaffarpur, Bihar Sonbarsa Chauk, At:-Sonbarsa Sah, Post:- Sonbarsa, Saharsa, Bihar, 843119
Punjab National Bank ATM 843118 Saharsa Sonbarsa Shahpur Teh.saharsa Shahpur, Saharsa, Bihar, 843118
State Bank of India ATM 852129 Saharsa Sonbarsa Kasnagar Kashnagar, Sonbarsa Kashnagar, Sonbarsa, Saharsa, Bihar, 852129
Bank of India ATM 852201 Saharsa Sonbarsa Sonbarsa Saharsa Near Nokia Care, Near Nokia Care, Ashok Cinema Road, Gandhi Path, Saharsa, Bihar, 852201
Punjab National Bank ATM 852217 Saharsa Sonbarsa Manguar Manguar Main Rd, Saharsa, Bihar, 852217
State Bank of India ATM 852129 Saharsa Sonbarsa Sonbarsa Near Post Office Sonbarsa Near Post Office Sonbarsa, Saharsa, Bihar, 852129
State Bank of India ATM 852129 Saharsa Sonbarsa Shahpur Sahpur, Sonbarsa Sahpur, Sonbarsa, Saharsa, Bihar, 852129
State Bank of India ATM 852201 Saharsa Sonbarsa Baitha Masahri Saharsa Saharsa, Saharsa, Bihar, 852201

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 Barahi village located?

Barahi is in Sonbarsa Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barahi village in?

Barahi village is in Saharsa district.

Which state is Barahi village in?

Barahi village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barahi under?

Barahi comes under Sonbarsa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barahi?

The Census village code of Barahi is 226581.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barahi under?

Barahi is listed under KASHNAGAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonbarsa.

What is the population of Barahi village?

The village record lists 4,768 people and 912 households for Barahi.

How many households are in Barahi village?

The village record lists 912 households for Barahi.

What is the male and female population of Barahi?

The record lists 2,549 male residents and 2,219 female residents for Barahi.

What is the sex ratio of Barahi village?

The sex ratio of Barahi is 870.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barahi village?

The reported geographical area of Barahi is 413.83 hectares.

What is the population density of Barahi village?

The approximate population density of Barahi is 1,152.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barahi?

The nearest town listed for Barahi is Saharasa, about 45 km away.

How far is Barahi from the district headquarters?

Barahi is about 45 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barahi from the sub-district headquarters?

Barahi is about 14 km from Sonbarsa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barahi?

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

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

For Barahi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 347.83 hectares and irrigated land is 142.43 hectares.

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

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barahi. These records include 3 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.