Barahi village, Bairgania block | Pincode 843313

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Barahi is a village in Bairgania mandal, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, with a population of 886 across 153 households. The village has a literacy rate of 36.6% and is served by PIN 843313.

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AJEET KUMAR

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LGD code: 218977
Pincode: 843313
Post office: Bairgania
Population: 886
Households: 153
Literacy rate: 36.6%
Sex ratio: 865 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 228
Distance to district centre: 246 km
Distance to mandal centre: 218 km
Distance to Patna: 160 km
Distance to Kolkata: 603 km
Nearest railway station: Pipri Dih · 13 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Vandna Nursing Home · 18 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Barahi compares

By population, Barahi ranks #18 of 23 villages in Bairgania mandal.

Literacy rate

36.6%

−0.9% vs mandal average

Barahi: 36.6%
Bairgania mandal: 37.5%
Sitamarhi district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

865

−29 vs mandal average

Barahi: 865
Bairgania mandal: 894

Household size

people per home

5.8

+1.1 vs mandal average

Barahi: 5.8
Bairgania mandal: 4.7

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

Barahi at a glance

Barahi is a village of 886 people in 153 households (Census 2011) in Bairgania block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar, the 18th-largest of 23 villages in Bairgania block. Literacy is 37%, about the same as the block average of 38% and the sex ratio is 865 women per 1,000 men. It lies 246 km from the Sitamarhi district centre, 26 km from Suhwal, the nearest town, 13 km from Pipri Dih railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 843313, served by Bairgania post office; the LGD village code is 218977. The nearest hospital or health centre is Vandna Nursing Home, 18 km away. The sarpanch is AJEET KUMAR, and the village votes in Gaighat assembly constituency, represented by MLA Komal Singh. The population is estimated at 1,045 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Barahi · this village	886	37%	—
Barahi · Rafiganj	2,270	55%	0 km N
Barahi · Goh	354	84%	0 km N
Barahi · Kishanganj	3,585	47%	0 km N
Barahi · Riga	2,786	49%	0 km N
Barahi · Madhepura	9,459	48%	0 km N
Barahi · Nauhatta	2,097	47%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barahi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: BAIRGANIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Pachtaki Yadu
Total area (ha): 71
Irrigated area (ha): 38
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Barahi

LGD code: 218977
Pincode: 843313
Post office: Bairgania
Population (Census 2011): 886
Population (projected 2026): 1,045
Households: 153
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 865
Literacy rate: 36.6%
Coordinates: 25.76065°N, 83.55254°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Muzaffarpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gaighat
Member of Parliament: Raj Bhushan Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Komal Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AJEET KUMAR
Block / Mandal: Bairgania

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 Sitamarhi district level

Then & Now

Barahi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

886

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,045

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

153

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

180

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: 886Census 2011
Households: 153Census 2011
Literacy rate: 36.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 865 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0452026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1802026 projection
Active job cards: 2,80,452MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,34,358MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,009NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 51.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 93.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 76.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 61.7%NFHS-5 district

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 · Sitamarhi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sitamarhi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sitamarhi 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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Getting there

How to reach Barahi

Mandal centre

Bairgania · ≈ 218 km

≈ 7 h 28 min by car · 8 h 52 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Sitamarhi · ≈ 246 km

≈ 8 h 25 min by car · 10 h by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,872 people

Suhwal · ≈ 26 km

≈ 54 min by car · 1 h 4 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna160 kmcapital
Kolkata603 km
Delhi703 km
Hyderabad1068 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPipri Dih13 km
Hospital / PHCVandna Nursing Home18 km
ATM / bankHDFC Bank18 km
Petrol pumpIBP1 km
CollegeShahid smarak Government Degree college25 km
Police stationUbhaon Police Station52 km

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September 2026

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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Quick answers

People often ask about Barahi

What is the pincode of Barahi?

The pincode of Barahi, Bairgania block, Sitamarhi district, Bihar is 843313. The post office is Bairgania.

Which post office delivers to Barahi?

Mail for Barahi is delivered through Bairgania post office, pincode 843313, in Bairgania block, Sitamarhi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barahi located?

Barahi is a village in Bairgania block of Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Barahi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barahi village has a population of 886 across 153 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barahi?

The current sarpanch of Barahi gram panchayat is AJEET KUMAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barahi in?

Barahi falls under the Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #15) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barahi in?

Barahi falls under the Gaighat assembly constituency (AC #88) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Barahi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barahi village is 36.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Barahi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barahi village is 865 females per 1,000 males.

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 Sitamarhi district centre?

Barahi is approximately 246 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sitamarhi 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 218977.

Which is the nearest town to Barahi?

Suhwal (population 10,872, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 26 km from Barahi in a straight line.

How big is Barahi compared to other villages in Bairgania block?

Barahi ranks 18 of 23 villages in Bairgania block by Census 2011 population (886 residents).

How far is Barahi from Patna?

Barahi is about 160 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 208 km.

How far is Barahi from Kolkata?

Barahi is about 603 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 784 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Barahi?

Pipri Dih is the nearest railway station to Barahi, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barahi?

Vandna Nursing Home is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barahi, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Barahi?

HDFC Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Barahi, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Barahi?

IBP is the nearest petrol pump to Barahi, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Who is the MLA of Barahi?

Barahi falls under Gaighat assembly constituency (AC 88). The sitting MLA is Komal Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Barahi?

Barahi is in Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Raj Bhushan Choudhary (BJP).

What is the population of Barahi in 2026?

Barahi is estimated at 1,045 people in 2026, up about 18% from 886 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barahi in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Barahi in Sitamarhi district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Barahi?

AJEET KUMAR is the sarpanch of Barahi gram panchayat, Bairgania block. See the sarpanch list of Bairgania block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)