Barhara village, Raniganj block | Pincode 854334

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PRINCE VITOR

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LGD code: 221788
Pincode: 854334
Post office: Maryganj
Population: 3,565
Households: 763
Literacy rate: 50.7%
Sex ratio: 899 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,456

Census 2011 · in context

How Barhara compares

By population, Barhara ranks #41 of 89 villages in Raniganj mandal.

Literacy rate

50.7%

+11.5% vs mandal average

Barhara: 50.7%
Raniganj mandal: 39.2%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

899

−28 vs mandal average

Barhara: 899
Raniganj mandal: 927

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.2 vs mandal average

Barhara: 4.7
Raniganj mandal: 4.9

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

Barhara at a glance

Barhara is a village of 3,565 people in 763 households (Census 2011) in Raniganj block, Araria district, Bihar, the 41st-largest of 89 villages in Raniganj block. Literacy is 51%, 12 points above the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 899 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854334, served by Maryganj post office; the LGD village code is 221788. The sarpanch is PRINCE VITOR, and the village votes in Bihariganj assembly constituency, represented by MLA Niranjan Kumar Mehta. The population is estimated at 4,203 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barhara

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 2
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: ARARIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 45
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Bagulaha
Total area (ha): 769.3
Irrigated area (ha): 200
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Barhara

LGD code: 221788
Pincode: 854334
Post office: Maryganj
Population (Census 2011): 3,565
Population (projected 2026): 4,203
Households: 763
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 899
Literacy rate: 50.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bihariganj
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Niranjan Kumar Mehta
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PRINCE VITOR
Block / Mandal: Raniganj

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 Araria district level

Then & Now

Barhara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,565

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,203

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

763

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

900

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: 3,565Census 2011
Households: 763Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 899 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,2032026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9002026 projection
Active job cards: 2,80,620MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,34,963MGNREGA · 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: 885NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 43.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 32.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 71.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 67.9%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 · Araria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Araria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Araria 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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September 2026

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
Mongabay India10h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi16h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
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"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt
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Quick answers

People often ask about Barhara

What is the pincode of Barhara?

The pincode of Barhara, Raniganj block, Araria district, Bihar is 854334. The post office is Maryganj.

Which post office delivers to Barhara?

Mail for Barhara is delivered through Maryganj post office, pincode 854334, in Raniganj block, Araria district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barhara located?

Barhara is a village in Raniganj block of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Barhara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barhara village has a population of 3,565 across 763 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barhara?

The current sarpanch of Barhara gram panchayat is PRINCE VITOR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barhara in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barhara in?

Barhara falls under the Bihariganj assembly constituency (AC #71) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Barhara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barhara village is 50.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Barhara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barhara village is 899 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barhara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barhara, 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.

What is the LGD code of Barhara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barhara village is 221788.

How big is Barhara compared to other villages in Raniganj block?

Barhara ranks 41 of 89 villages in Raniganj block by Census 2011 population (3,565 residents).

Who is the MLA of Barhara?

Barhara falls under Bihariganj assembly constituency (AC 71). The sitting MLA is Niranjan Kumar Mehta (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Barhara?

Barhara is in Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JD(U)).

What is the population of Barhara in 2026?

Barhara is estimated at 4,203 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,565 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barhara in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Barhara?

PRINCE VITOR is the sarpanch of Barhara gram panchayat, Raniganj block. See the sarpanch list of Raniganj 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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