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Barah

Bikram block
Pincode 801104
Area 600 ha
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Barah is a revenue village in Bikram block, Patna district, Bihar. It had a population of 7,364 in 1,104 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

7,364 souls. 1,104 homes.

Bikram block, Patna district, Bihar.

7,364
Population
1,104
Households
74.3%
Literacy
880
Sex ratio
600 ha
Total area
2,654
Workforce
LGD 245589Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Cauliflower₹2,430Jehanabad APMC · 22 Oct 2026
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Cyclone Arnab · IMDOrange warningvalid until 31 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST

Cyclone Arnab — Patna district is under an IMD orange warning

IMD warning for Patna district: Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (29 October); heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (30 October). (IMD All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, 29 Oct 2026 20:51 IST; a sub-division warning that covers the whole state)

Status as of 29 Oct 2026, 17:30 IST: Weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha at 1730 hrs IST of 29 October 2026; very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a low pressure area over northeast Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours.

Fri, 30 OctRain 58 mm (100% chance)Wind 22 km/h, gusts 41 km/h
Sat, 31 OctRain 5 mm (88% chance)Wind 14 km/h, gusts 24 km/h
Sun, 1 NovRain 0 mm (10% chance)Wind 9 km/h, gusts 20 km/h

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  • Will Cyclone Arnab affect Barah?Barah, in Patna district, is under an IMD orange warning for Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab: "Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (29 October); heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Bihar (30 October)" (IMD All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, 29 Oct 2026 20:51 IST, valid until 31 Oct 2026, 08:30 IST). IMD's current status: Weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining Odisha at 1730 hrs IST of 29 October 2026; very likely to move north-northeastwards and weaken further into a low pressure area over northeast Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood during the next 24 hours. The model forecast for the next 3 days shows about 63 mm of rain in total (peak day 58 mm, moderate by IMD's bands) and winds up to 22 km/h with gusts to 41 km/h. This is a model forecast (Open-Meteo); follow IMD warnings for official guidance. This page reports the official warning area, not damage at Barah.
  • What should people in Barah do during Cyclone Arnab?Follow the district administration and IMD. In an emergency call 112 (free, 24x7). Keep away from fallen power lines, flooded roads and river banks; do not shelter under trees during thunderstorms. NDMA's cyclone Do's & Don'ts are linked from this page and from the village emergency page.

Warning text as issued by IMD (bulletin); this card shows the official warning area, not damage at Barah. It switches off when the warning lapses. Last reviewed 30 Oct 2026, 00:20 IST.

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Barah is a village in Bikram block, Patna district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 7,364 people in 1,104 households, with a literacy rate of 74.3%. It is administered by the Brah gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 801104.

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LGD village code245589
Census 2011 code245589
Gram panchayatBrah · LGD 98855
Pincode801104
BlockBikram · LGD 1405
DistrictPatna
StateBihar
Male / Female3,917 / 3,447 · Census 2011
Area600 ha · Census 2011
Development block
Bikram (बिक्रम) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Self-help groups
4 self-help groups with 38 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30

Gram panchayat

Barah is in the Brah (बराह) gram panchayat.

Other villages in Brah

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Barah compares

By population, Barah ranks #3 of 66 inhabited villages in Bikram block.

Literacy rate%
74.3%
+3.8% vs Bikram block average
Barah
74.3%
Bikram block
70.5%
Patna district
62.4%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
880
−34 vs Bikram block average
Barah
880
Bikram block
914
Patna district
904
Household sizepeople per home
6.7
+0.6 vs Bikram block average
Barah
6.7
Bikram block
6.1
Patna district
6.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Barah had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Available · 1 in the village
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away

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Barah at a glance

Barah is a village of 7,364 people in 1,104 households (Census 2011) in Bikram block, Patna district, Bihar, the 3rd of 66 inhabited villages in Bikram block by population. Literacy is 74.3%, 3.8 points above the block figure of 70.5%, and the sex ratio is 880 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 801104; the LGD village code is 245589. The population is estimated at about 9,360 in 2026 (+27.1% since 2011; scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection, not a census count).

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Key facts — Barah

LGD village code245589
Pincode801104
Population (Census 2011)7,364
Population (estimate 2026)≈ 9,360 · +27.1% · estimate, not a census count
Households1,104
Households (estimate 2026)≈ 1,400 · estimate, not a census count
Literacy74.3%
Sex ratio880 ♀/1000♂
Workers2,654
Block / BlockBikram
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Then & Now

Barah — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
7,364
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 9,360
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
1,104
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 1,400
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.

Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
7,364Census 2011
Male / female
3,917 / 3,447
Households
1,104
People per home
6.7
Education
Literacy rate
74.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
2,654
Work participation
36.0%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

NFHS-5 (2019–21) · National Family Health Survey

Health & sanitation — Patna district (NFHS-5, 2019–21)

District factsheet values published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the International Institute for Population Sciences. Survey estimates for the whole district, not a census.

These are district-level figures for Patna district, not figures for Barah.

Sex ratio at birth
1,002 ♀/1000♂
Children born in the last 5 years, females per 1,000 males
Female literacy
67.6%
Women age 15–49 who are literate
Electricity
99.0%
Population living in households with electricity
Improved sanitation
61.0%
Population living in households that use an improved sanitation facility
Children vaccinated
56.6%
Children age 12–23 months fully vaccinated (card or mother's recall)
Anaemia (women)
67.1%
All women age 15–49 who are anaemic
Institutional births
89.1%
Births in a health facility, in the 5 years before the survey
Stunting
34.5%
Children under 5 who are stunted (height-for-age)
Improved drinking water
98.8%
Population living in households with an improved drinking-water source
Clean cooking fuel
64.6%
Households using clean fuel for cooking
Health insurance
10.2%
Households with any usual member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme
Post-2011 updates

Scheme progress — Patna district

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These are district-level figures for Patna district, not figures for Barah.

PMAY-G (rural houses) is not shown: the ministry publishes no district-wise bulk dataset.

Approximate location

Barah on the map

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Barah · 25.4460° N, 84.8646° E

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News near Barah

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Government jobs near Barah

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Essential services & places near Barah

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Banks, ATMs & post offices1,626 in Patna district

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Hospitals & clinics402 in Patna district

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Schools & anganwadis97 in Patna district

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Colleges & universities93 in Patna district

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Police & fire stations13 in Patna district

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Revenue & panchayat offices2 in Patna district

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Government offices18 in Patna district

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Temples90 in Patna district

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Churches7 in Patna district

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Mosques4 in Patna district

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Other places of worship25 in Patna district

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Transport111 in Patna district

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Agriculture services3 in Patna district

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Community places145 in Patna district

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FAQ

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  1. Where is Barah located?

    Barah is a village in Bikram block of Patna district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Barah in?

    Barah is in Patna district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Barah belong to?

    Barah comes under the Brah gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Barah?

    The pincode of Barah, Bikram, Patna is 801104.

  5. What is the population of Barah?

    As per the 2011 Census, Barah had a population of 7,364 (3,917 males and 3,447 females).

  6. How many households are there in Barah?

    Barah had 1,104 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Barah?

    Barah covers about 600 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Barah?

    The literacy rate of Barah was 74.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Barah?

    Barah had 880 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which development block is Barah in?

    Barah is in the Bikram (बिक्रम) development block (Local Government Directory).

  11. What is the LGD code of Barah?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barah is 245589 and its Census 2011 village code is 245589.

  12. Which villages are near Barah?

    Villages near Barah include Ular (about 10 km), Bihta (about 13 km), Sandesh (about 13 km), Jogta (about 17 km), Sundara (about 19 km).

  13. What is the population of Barah in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Barah's Census 2011 population of 7,364 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 9,360 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  14. Who is the sarpanch of Barah?

    The sarpanch of Barah has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.

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.

Sources & freshness
  • 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
  • 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño

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: 55.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Patna

No market in Patna district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Jehanabad APMC, Jehanabad district — about 30 km away, straight-line.

Last reported 22 Oct 2026 — no newer prices from markets in Jehanabad. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Cauliflower · LocalJehanabad APMC2,4252,4352,43022 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 Barah's shops. Best mandi price near Barah →

Nearby villages
Ularabout 10 km
Bihtaabout 13 km
Sandeshabout 13 km
Jogtaabout 17 km
Sundaraabout 19 km
Khalisaabout 19 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Helplines

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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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