Barahima village, Sidhwalia block | Pincode 841423

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LGD code: 231153
Pincode: 841423
Post office: Sidhwalia
Population: 3,834
Households: 625
Literacy rate: 51.9%
Sex ratio: 1088 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 849

Census 2011 · in context

How Barahima compares

By population, Barahima ranks #13 of 50 villages in Sidhwalia mandal.

Literacy rate

51.9%

+3.3% vs mandal average

Barahima: 51.9%
Sidhwalia mandal: 48.6%
Gopalganj district: 54.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,088

+84 vs mandal average

Barahima: 1,088
Sidhwalia mandal: 1,004

Household size

people per home

6.1

+0.2 vs mandal average

Barahima: 6.1
Sidhwalia mandal: 5.9

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

Barahima at a glance

Barahima is a village of 3,834 people in 625 households (Census 2011) in Sidhwalia block, Gopalganj district, Bihar, the 13th-largest of 50 villages in Sidhwalia block. Literacy is 52%, 3 points above the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 1,088 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841423, served by Sidhwalia post office; the LGD village code is 231153. The village votes in Sheohar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shweta Gupta. The population is estimated at 4,520 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Barahima · this village	3,834	52%	—
Supauli · Sidhwalia	6,280	48%	—
Jhajhwa · Sidhwalia	2,944	45%	—
Mathia · Sidhwalia	1,194	39%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barahima

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: 0
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: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: BARAULI
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 30
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 9
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): SUPAULI
Total area (ha): 267
Irrigated area (ha): 160.29
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Barahima

LGD code: 231153
Pincode: 841423
Post office: Sidhwalia
Population (Census 2011): 3,834
Population (projected 2026): 4,520
Households: 625
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1088
Literacy rate: 51.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Sheohar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sheohar
Member of Parliament: Lovely Anand
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shweta Gupta
Block / Mandal: Sidhwalia

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 Gopalganj district level

Then & Now

Barahima — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,834

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,520

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

625

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

737

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: 3,834Census 2011
Households: 625Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1088 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,5202026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7372026 projection
Active job cards: 1,25,511MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 67,029MGNREGA · 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: 943NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 60.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 53.8%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 · Gopalganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gopalganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gopalganj 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Lead story

September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

Reported by WION.

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Sep

newsSTATE

Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

Reported by ChiniMandi.

Resident

Sep

newsSTATE

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

Reported by DD News.

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News from Gopalganj & Bihar

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
WION9h ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandi12h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD Newsyesterday
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterviewyesterday
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com2 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Barahima

What is the pincode of Barahima?

The pincode of Barahima, Sidhwalia block, Gopalganj district, Bihar is 841423. The post office is Sidhwalia.

Which post office delivers to Barahima?

Mail for Barahima is delivered through Sidhwalia post office, pincode 841423, in Sidhwalia block, Gopalganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barahima located?

Barahima is a village in Sidhwalia block of Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Barahima as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barahima village has a population of 3,834 across 625 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barahima in?

Barahima falls under the Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barahima in?

Barahima falls under the Sheohar assembly constituency (AC #22) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Barahima?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barahima village is 51.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Barahima?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barahima village is 1088 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barahima?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barahima, 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 Barahima?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barahima village is 231153.

How big is Barahima compared to other villages in Sidhwalia block?

Barahima ranks 13 of 50 villages in Sidhwalia block by Census 2011 population (3,834 residents).

Who is the MLA of Barahima?

Barahima falls under Sheohar assembly constituency (AC 22). The sitting MLA is Shweta Gupta (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Barahima?

Barahima is in Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Lovely Anand (JD(U)).

What is the population of Barahima in 2026?

Barahima is estimated at 4,520 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,834 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barahima in?

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

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Sources & freshness

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