Indian Village Directory

Baraith Village

Baraith is an inhabited village in Sonbarsa Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226556, the Census 2011 record lists 6,067 people in 1,104 households and the reported area is 587.66 hectares. The local references include Baraith Gram Panchayat, Sonbarsa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharasa at about 42 km.

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Quick answer: Baraith is a village in Sonbarsa Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226556 and 6,067 people in 1,104 households.
Village Code226556
Population6,067
Households1,104
Area587.66 hectares
Nearest TownSaharasa

Key Village Facts

Village
Baraith
Census Village Code
226556
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
Baraith
Households
1,104
Population
6,067
Male Population
3,233
Female Population
2,834
Sex Ratio
876.59
Area
587.66 hectares
Area
5.88 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharasa
Nearest Town Distance
42 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
852217
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Baraith at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,067 people, 587.66 hectares of reported area and Saharasa as the nearest town reference for Baraith, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSaharsa
CD BlockSonbarsa
Gram PanchayatBARAITH
  • Baraith falls under Sonbarsa Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226556.
  • The record lists 6,067 people living in 1,104 households.
  • The reported village area is 587.66 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 Density1,032.4 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.85%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share77.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Baraith in the official administrative record. Census village code 226556, Baraith Gram Panchayat and Sonbarsa CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01177
Village Census Code
226556
CD Block Code
0165
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Sonbarsa
Gram Panchayat Name
Baraith

Location and Distance

Saharasa is the nearest town listed for Baraith, about 42 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 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
42 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharasa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharasa
Distance within State/UT
42 km
Nearest Town
Saharasa
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
587.66 hectares
Area
5.88 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,067 people in 1,104 households, with 3,233 male residents and 2,834 female residents. The average household size is 5.5, and SC share is 8.85% and ST share is 0% for Baraith. Population density works out to about 1,032.4 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,104
Total Population
6,067
Male Population
3,233
Female Population
2,834
Sex Ratio
876.59
Average Household Size
5.5
SC Population
537
SC Male Population
269
SC Female Population
268
SC Population Share
8.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Baraith list 2 government 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Baraith. 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
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Baraith 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 in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
99.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Baraith include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Baraith 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 Baraith show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 201.9 hectares and irrigated land is 156.8 hectares (77.7% 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
307.35
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
52.67 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.97 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.77 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
201.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
45.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
156.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
38.4 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
18.9 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Baraith

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 852217 Saharsa Sonbarsa Manguar Manguar Main Rd, Saharsa, Bihar, 852217

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 Baraith village located?

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

Which district is Baraith village in?

Baraith village is in Saharsa district.

Which state is Baraith village in?

Baraith village is in Bihar.

Which block is Baraith under?

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

What is the Census village code of Baraith?

The Census village code of Baraith is 226556.

Which Gram Panchayat is Baraith under?

Baraith is listed under BARAITH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonbarsa.

What is the population of Baraith village?

The village record lists 6,067 people and 1,104 households for Baraith.

How many households are in Baraith village?

The village record lists 1,104 households for Baraith.

What is the male and female population of Baraith?

The record lists 3,233 male residents and 2,834 female residents for Baraith.

What is the sex ratio of Baraith village?

The sex ratio of Baraith is 876.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Baraith village?

The reported geographical area of Baraith is 587.66 hectares.

What is the population density of Baraith village?

The approximate population density of Baraith is 1,032.4 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Baraith?

The nearest town listed for Baraith is Saharasa, about 42 km away.

How far is Baraith from the district headquarters?

Baraith is about 42 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Baraith from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Baraith?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Baraith.

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

For Baraith, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 201.9 hectares and irrigated land is 156.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Baraith. These records include 1 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.