Barhad
Barhad is a revenue village in Katra block, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It had a population of 4,056 in 851 households (Census 2011).
4,056 souls. 851 homes.
Katra block, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar.
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Barhad today
- Cabbage₹2,200Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Onion₹3,900Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Potato₹1,200Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Barhad is a village in Katra block, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 4,056 people in 851 households, with a literacy rate of 39.9%. It is administered by the Berai North gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 843129.
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Gram panchayat
Barhad is in the Berai North (बेरई उत्तरी) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Berai North
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Barhad compares
By population, Barhad ranks #19 of 76 inhabited villages in Katra block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Barhad had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Barhad at a glance
Barhad is a village of 4,056 people in 851 households (Census 2011) in Katra block, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, the 19th of 76 inhabited villages in Katra block by population. Literacy is 39.9%, 15.3 points below the block figure of 55.2%, and the sex ratio is 878 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 843129, served by Barhad post office; the LGD village code is 229098.
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Key facts — Barhad
Villages sharing pincode 843129
Post office: Barhad
Other villages in Katra block
View all 82 →- Jajuara
- Berai
- Dhanaur
- Khangura Dih urf Lakmipur
- Tehwara
- Pahsaul
- Hathauri
- Lakhanpur
- Shiudaspur
- Katra
- Bishunpur
- Katai
- Madhaipura
- Sonepur
- Barari urf Braudi Buzurg
- Changel urf Madhurapur
- Bandhpura
- Singwari
- Nawada urf Khangura Khurd
- Sohijan Dih
- Uphraulia
- Deogan
- Nagwara
- Amma
- Bel Pakauna urf Maheshpatti
- Bisambharpatti
- Pindauli
- Basant Khagura Bazurg
- Bisautha urf Mahisautha
- Basghata urf BaraithaUdainagar
- Ram Khangura
- Baigni
Population, education & work
- Population
- 4,056Census 2011
- Male / female
- 2,160 / 1,896
- Households
- 851
- People per home
- 4.8
- Literacy rate
- 39.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Barhad on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Barhad. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Barhad · 26.2505° N, 85.5561° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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From Muzaffarpur district
- District Child Protection Unit Office
District Administration, Muzaffarpur · 10 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Bihar
- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 22/2026-27
District Administration, Bhagalpur · 27 Oct 2026
- Local Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
District Administration, Supaul · 26 Oct 2026
- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 20/2026-27
District Administration, Bhagalpur · 23 Oct 2026
- District Land Acquisition Office
District Administration, Begusarai · 23 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Barhad
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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Essential services & places near Barhad
Barhad isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Katra block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices742 in Muzaffarpur district
- Bank of Baroda
Bank
Bank · No map location — listed by district
AT POST KATRA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR PIN 843321
- Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank
Bank
- Bank (no name listed)
Bank
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics451 in Muzaffarpur district
Primary / community health centre
Madhepura, Bihar
Primary / community health centre
Ajitpur Bakuchi
Primary / community health centre
Baraitha
Primary / community health centre
Dhanaur
Primary / community health centre
Dhanaur
Primary / community health centre
Jajuara
Schools & anganwadis17 in Muzaffarpur district
- MGM School
School
- Yajuar High School
School
Colleges & universities10 in Muzaffarpur district
- Ram Janki College
College
Police & fire stations3 in Muzaffarpur district
Government offices3 in Muzaffarpur district
Temples14 in Muzaffarpur district
- Dihbaar Baba
Temple
- Nageshwar Mahadev Temple
Temple
Temple
- Sarveshwar Mahadev Temple
Temple
Mosques2 in Muzaffarpur district
Other places of worship4 in Muzaffarpur district
- Bari Pokhar
Place of worship
Transport41 in Muzaffarpur district
Agriculture services10 in Muzaffarpur district
- Badi Pokhar Market
Market / mandi
- Indra Bazar
Market / mandi
Community places7 in Muzaffarpur district
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People often ask about Barhad
Where is Barhad located?
Barhad is a village in Katra block of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Barhad in?
Barhad is in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Barhad belong to?
Barhad comes under the Berai North gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Barhad?
The pincode of Barhad, Katra, Muzaffarpur is 843129.
What is the population of Barhad?
As per the 2011 Census, Barhad had a population of 4,056 (2,160 males and 1,896 females).
How many households are there in Barhad?
Barhad had 851 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Barhad?
The literacy rate of Barhad was 39.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Barhad?
Barhad had 878 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barhad in?
Barhad is in the Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Barhad?
Raj Bhushan Choudhary (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Barhad, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Barhad in?
Barhad is in the Aurai assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Barhad?
Rama Nishad (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Aurai assembly seat, which includes Barhad, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Barhad?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barhad is 229098 and its Census 2011 village code is 229098.
Which villages are near Barhad?
Villages near Barhad include Aurai (about 7.5 km), Katra (about 9 km), Majhauli (about 13 km), Majhaulia (about 13 km), Jajuara (about 13 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Barhad?
- Hospital
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 63.9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Muzaffarpur district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,900 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Red Nanital | Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Medium | Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC | 3,900 | 3,900 | 3,900 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin · Pumpkin | Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Barhad's shops.
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
All villages near Barhad →Compare Barhad with… →All villages in Katra →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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