Barahiya
| Barahiya | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Barahiya Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°17′00″N 86°02′00″E / 25.2833°N 86.0333°ECoordinates: 25°17′00″N 86°02′00″E / 25.2833°N 86.0333°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Bihar |
| Division | Munger |
| District | Lakhisarai |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 64,987 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Maghi, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Barahiya is a town and a municipality in Lakhisarai district in the state of Bihar, India. It has a total population of 64,987. It lies on the southern bank of the Ganges, about 120 km east of Patna.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Barahiya had a population of 39,745. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Barahiya has an average literacy rate of 53% which is well below the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 39% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Main article: Barhiya Station
Barhiya is connected to major cities of India by the Delhi-Kolkata Main Line, as it falls on the Mugalsarai-Patna route which runs along the historic Grand Trunk road.[2]
External links
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "About District". Official District website. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
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