Barah is a village in Harnaut Sub-District of Nalanda district in Bihar. Its Census location code is 244242.
About Barah village record
Use this page to check the source record for Barah, including its village code and its place within Harnaut Sub-District and Nalanda district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 10,208, 1,767 households, area 1,697 hectares, PIN code 803110.
Quick facts
- Village
- Barah
- Village code
- 244242
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Harnaut
- District
- Nalanda
- State
- Bihar
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 10,208
- Households
- 1,767
- Sex ratio
- 890 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 1,697 hectares
- Population density
- 602 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 803110
Census code and location hierarchy
For Barah, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 10
- District code
- 229
- Sub-district code
- 01380
- Village code
- 244242
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Barah |
| Census village code | 244242 |
| State | Bihar |
| State code | 10 |
| District | Nalanda |
| District code | 229 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Harnaut |
| Sub-district code | 01380 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 10,208 |
| Households | 1,767 |
| Male population | 5,401 |
| Female population | 4,807 |
| Sex ratio | 890 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 3,116 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 6 |
| Area | 1,697 hectares |
| Population density | 602 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 803110 |
| CD block | Harnaut |
| Gram panchayat | Barah |
| Nearest statutory town | Biharsharif |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 40 km |
Facilities and amenities in Barah
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 4 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 2 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Health | Community health centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 3 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Forest area | 3 hectares |
| Non-agricultural use area | 140.10 hectares |
| Permanent pasture / grazing land | 3.70 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 3 hectares |
| Net area sown | 1,542.80 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 603.10 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 939.70 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 909.70 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Barah in Bihar. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Barah name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Barah?
The Census village code of Barah is 244242.
Where is Barah village?
Barah village is in Harnaut Sub-District (sub-district) of Nalanda district, Bihar.
What is the population of Barah?
The source reports a population of 10,208 for Barah.
What is the sex ratio of Barah?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Barah is 890 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Bihar Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.