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Barahi is a village in Sonbarsa mandal, Saharsa district, Bihar, with a population of 4,768 in 912 households. The village has a literacy rate of 46.1%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PARVENDRA KUMAR SINGH

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LGD code: 226581
Pincode: 852129
Population: 4,768
Households: 912
Literacy rate: 46.1%
Sex ratio: 871 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,475
Distance to district centre: 284 km
Distance to mandal centre: 310 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Barahi compares

Literacy rate

46.1%

+4.8% vs mandal average

Barahi: 46.1%
Sonbarsa mandal: 41.3%
Saharsa district: 42.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

871

−45 vs mandal average

Barahi: 871
Sonbarsa mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

5.2

+0.1 vs mandal average

Barahi: 5.2
Sonbarsa mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Barahi

LGD code: 226581
Pincode: 852129
Population (Census 2011): 4,768
Population (projected 2026): 5,621
Households: 912
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 871
Literacy rate: 46.1%
Coordinates: 25.76065°N, 83.55254°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandra Shekhar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PARVENDRA KUMAR SINGH
Block / Mandal: Sonbarsa
Nearest railway station: Garh Baruari (307.3 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Saharsa district level

Then & Now

Barahi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,768

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,621

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

912

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,075

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 4,768Census 2011
Households: 912Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 871 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,6212026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,075

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Saharsa district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Saharsa district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Saharsa district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Barahi · Sonbarsa mandal area

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Barahi doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Sonbarsa mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

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Railway· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Goverment hospital,Barail
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Transport

Railway · station
Garh Baruari
📍 307.3 km awayOSM
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Mandal centre

Sonbarsa · ≈ 310 km

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District centre

Saharsa · ≈ 284 km

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What is the pincode of Barahi?

The pincode of Barahi, Sonbarsa mandal, Saharsa district, Bihar is 852129.

In which district is Barahi located?

Barahi is a village in Sonbarsa mandal of Saharsa district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Barahi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barahi village has a population of 4,768 across 912 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barahi?

The current sarpanch of Barahi gram panchayat is PARVENDRA KUMAR SINGH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barahi in?

Barahi falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barahi in?

Barahi falls under the Madhepura assembly constituency (AC #73) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Barahi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barahi village is 46.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Barahi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barahi village is 871 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Barahi?

The nearest health facility to Barahi is Goverment hospital,Barail (~305.8 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Barahi?

The nearest railway station to Barahi is Garh Baruari (~307.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barahi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barahi, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Barahi from Saharsa district centre?

Barahi is approximately 284 km (straight-line) from the centre of Saharsa district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Barahi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barahi village is 226581.

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Key facts — Barahi

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Barahi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Barahi?

In which district is Barahi located?

What is the population of Barahi as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Barahi?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barahi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barahi in?

What is the literacy rate in Barahi?

What is the sex ratio in Barahi?

What is the nearest health centre to Barahi?

What is the nearest railway station to Barahi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barahi?

How far is Barahi from Saharsa district centre?

What is the LGD code of Barahi?

Barahi on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Barahi

What is the pincode of Barahi?

In which district is Barahi located?

What is the population of Barahi as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Barahi?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barahi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barahi in?

What is the literacy rate in Barahi?

What is the sex ratio in Barahi?

What is the nearest health centre to Barahi?

What is the nearest railway station to Barahi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barahi?

How far is Barahi from Saharsa district centre?

What is the LGD code of Barahi?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Barahi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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