Indian Village Directory

Barua Village

Barua is an inhabited village in Dighwara Block of Saran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 234442, the Census 2011 record lists 5,938 people in 1,056 households and the reported area is 162.4 hectares. The local references include Baruan Gram Panchayat, Dighwara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chapra at about 18 km.

In short:

Barua is a village in Dighwara Block, Saran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 234442 and 5,938 people in 1,056 households.

Village Code234442
Population5,938
Households1,056
Area162.4 hectares
Nearest TownChapra

Detailed village profile

Barua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,938 people, 162.4 hectares of reported area and Chapra as the nearest town reference for Barua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Saran
Block Dighwara
CD Block Dighwara
Gram Panchayat Baruan
  • Barua falls under Dighwara Block in Saran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 234442.
  • The record lists 5,938 people living in 1,056 households.
  • The reported village area is 162.4 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chapra.
  • 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
Barua
Census Village Code
234442
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saran
District Census Code
219
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dighwara
Sub-district Census Code
01266
CD Block
Dighwara
Gram Panchayat
Baruan
Households
1,056
Population
5,938
Male Population
3,132
Female Population
2,806
Sex Ratio
895.91
Area
162.4 hectares
Area
1.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Chapra
Nearest Town Distance
18 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 3,656.4 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.62 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.75% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.29% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barua in the official administrative record. Census village code 234442, Baruan Gram Panchayat and Dighwara CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
219
Sub-district Census Code
01266
Village Census Code
234442
CD Block Code
0254
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Dighwara
Gram Panchayat Name
Baruan

Location and Distance

Chapra is the nearest town listed for Barua, about 18 km away. Chhapra is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dighwara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Chhapra
Distance from District Headquarter
37 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chapra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Chapra
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Chapra
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
162.4 hectares
Area
1.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,938 people in 1,056 households, with 3,132 male residents and 2,806 female residents. The average household size is 5.62, and SC share is 7.75% and ST share is 0.29% for Barua. Population density works out to about 3,656.4 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,056
Total Population
5,938
Male Population
3,132
Female Population
2,806
Sex Ratio
895.91
Average Household Size
5.62
SC Population
460
SC Male Population
228
SC Female Population
232
SC Population Share
7.75
ST Population
17
ST Male Population
10
ST Female Population
7
ST Population Share
0.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barua 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barua include hand pump water and river or canal 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
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
82.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
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 Barua include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
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 Barua is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 10 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82.4 hectares and irrigated land is 82.4 hectares (100% 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
80.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
82.4
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
82.4

Other Available Details

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

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barua

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
2

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 5 71%
CRM 2 29%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 3 43%
State Bank of India 2 29%
Bank of Baroda 1 14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 14%

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 Baroda ATM 841207 Saran Dighwara Dighwara (Np) Dist Saran Main Road, Dighwara, Saran, Bihar, 841207
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 841207 Saran Dighwara Dighwara (Np) Main Market Rajpatti, Dighwara Saran, Bihar Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground and First Floor, Saran, Bihar, 841207
Central Bank of India ATM 481207 Saran Dighwara Ami Ami at and Post Ami-481207, Chapra Tehsil, Saran, Bihar, 481207
State Bank of India ATM 841207 Saran Dighwara Dighwara (Np) Old Satae Bank Raipatti Dighwara Old Satae Bank Raipatti Dighwara, Saran, Bihar, 841207
Central Bank of India ATM 841207 Saran Dighwara Dighwara (Np) Dighwara Dighwara, 841207, Saran, Bihar, 841207
State Bank of India CRM 841207 Saran Dighwara Dighwara (Np) Rai Patti, N. H.19 Sbi Dighwara Dighwara, Saran, Bihar, 841207

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 Barua village located?

Barua is in Dighwara Block of Saran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barua village in?

Barua village is in Saran district.

Which state is Barua village in?

Barua village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barua under?

Barua comes under Dighwara Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barua?

The Census village code of Barua is 234442.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barua under?

Barua is listed under Baruan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dighwara.

What is the population of Barua village?

The village record lists 5,938 people and 1,056 households for Barua.

How many households are in Barua village?

The village record lists 1,056 households for Barua.

What is the male and female population of Barua?

The record lists 3,132 male residents and 2,806 female residents for Barua.

What is the sex ratio of Barua village?

The sex ratio of Barua is 895.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barua village?

The reported geographical area of Barua is 162.4 hectares.

What is the population density of Barua village?

The approximate population density of Barua is 3,656.4 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barua?

The nearest town listed for Barua is Chapra, about 18 km away.

How far is Barua from the district headquarters?

Barua is about 37 km from Chhapra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barua from the sub-district headquarters?

Barua is about 3 km from Dighwara, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barua?

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

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

For Barua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 82.4 hectares and irrigated land is 82.4 hectares.

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

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barua. These records include 4 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.