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{{Hatnote|This article is about a small village in [[Nalanda District]]. For the town in [[Sheikhpura District]], see [[Barbigha]].}}
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{{Infobox settlement
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| name                   = Barabigha, Nalanda, Bihar, India
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| established_title     = Barabigha
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| postal_code             = 80 31010
| postal_code           = 801302
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| area_code               = +91-6111
| area_code             = +91-6111
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'''Barabigha''' is a small village in [[Nalanda]] district of [[Bihar]]. It is situated about 10 km north-east of [[Hilsa, Bihar|Hilsa]]. Lohanda-Ramghat state highway connects this village by road. The nearest railway stations are Lohanda and Hilsa. Its [[post office]] is at Bhobhi. The nearby villages include Bhobhi,sakrorha, Raghunathpur, Bhurkur, [[Dariyapur, Nalanda|Dariyapur]] etc. Barabigha comes under Hilsa block. Hilsa is one of the four [[Country subdivision|sub-division]]s of Nalanda district of Bihar. Most of the residents of the village are [[farmers]].
'''Barabigha''' is a small village in [[Nalanda]] district of [[Bihar]].<ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=2011 |title=Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42554/download/46180/2011-IndiaStateDistSbDistVill-0000.xlsx |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] |access-date=May 18, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711042331/https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42554/download/46180/2011-IndiaStateDistSbDistVill-0000.xlsx |archive-date=2022-07-11}}</ref> It is situated about 10&nbsp;km north-east of [[Hilsa, Bihar|Hilsa]]. Lohanda-Ramghat state highway connects this village by road. The nearest railway stations are Lohanda and Hilsa. Its [[post office]] is at Bhobhi. The nearby villages include Bhobhi, Sakrorha, Raghunathpur, Bhurkur, [[Dariyapur, Nalanda|Dariyapur]] etc. Barabigha comes under Hilsa block. Hilsa is one of the four [[Country subdivision|sub-division]]s of Nalanda district of Bihar. Most of the residents of the village are [[farmers]].


== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


Barabigha is one of the underdeveloped village in Nalanda district. Cultivation, Business and Service are main employment source of the youth of this village. The main crops of this village is [[Rice|paddy]], [[wheat]] and some [[rabi crops]] also. Many of the youngsters of this village is on great post on their respective fields. This village falls in the Hilsa [[Country subdivision|sub-division]]. Bhobhi is the police station and the local post office is Bhobhi . This village is fall into the Nadaha [[panchayat]]. Although, the residents of Barbigha belongs to many casts, a large number of people are Kurmi(Mahto). Although the residents of this village are quite familiar with language "HINDI", but majority of them prefer to speak the local language "MAGAHI".
Barabigha is one of the underdeveloped village in Nalanda district. Cultivation, Business and Service are main employment source of the youth of this village. The main crops of this village is [[Rice|paddy]], [[wheat]] and some [[rabi crops]] also. Many of the youngsters of this village is on great post on their respective fields. This village falls in the Hilsa [[Country subdivision|sub-division]]. Bhobhi is the police station and the local post office is Bhobhi . This village is fall into the Nadaha [[Panchayati raj in India|panchayat]]. Although, the residents of Barbigha belongs to many casts, a large number of people are Kurmi(Mahto). Although the residents of this village are quite familiar with language "HINDI", but majority of them prefer to speak the local language "MAGAHI".


== Development ==
== Development ==


This village is one of the underdeveloped village in the [[Nalanda]] district of state Bihar. This village is still lacking from the good facility of electricity, transportation etc. Although you can get good outdoor coverage of [[Bharti Airtel|Airtel]], [[Vodafone]] and [[Reliance Communications|Reliance]] for [[mobile communication]].
This village is ranked among the less developed areas in the Nalanda district of Bihar. It continues to lack adequate electricity and transportation services. Although you can get good outdoor coverage of [[Bharti Airtel|Airtel]], [[Vodafone]] and [[Reliance Communications|Reliance]] for [[mobile communication]].


== Education ==
== Education ==


There are one middle schools and a no high school in Barabigha.{{cn|date=February 2016}}
There are one middle schools and a no high school in Barabigha.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}


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Latest revision as of 08:57, 29 September 2026

Barabigha
Country India
StateBihar
Founded byShree Bulak Mahto
Named forNamed on Baradih
Government
 • TypeState Govt.
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Magahi, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30
PIN
801302
Telephone code+91-6111
ISO 3166 codeIN-BR-PA
Websitebih.nic.in

Barabigha is a small village in Nalanda district of Bihar.[1] It is situated about 10 km north-east of Hilsa. Lohanda-Ramghat state highway connects this village by road. The nearest railway stations are Lohanda and Hilsa. Its post office is at Bhobhi. The nearby villages include Bhobhi, Sakrorha, Raghunathpur, Bhurkur, Dariyapur etc. Barabigha comes under Hilsa block. Hilsa is one of the four sub-divisions of Nalanda district of Bihar. Most of the residents of the village are farmers.

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Barabigha is one of the underdeveloped village in Nalanda district. Cultivation, Business and Service are main employment source of the youth of this village. The main crops of this village is paddy, wheat and some rabi crops also. Many of the youngsters of this village is on great post on their respective fields. This village falls in the Hilsa sub-division. Bhobhi is the police station and the local post office is Bhobhi . This village is fall into the Nadaha panchayat. Although, the residents of Barbigha belongs to many casts, a large number of people are Kurmi(Mahto). Although the residents of this village are quite familiar with language "HINDI", but majority of them prefer to speak the local language "MAGAHI".

Development[edit | edit source]

This village is ranked among the less developed areas in the Nalanda district of Bihar. It continues to lack adequate electricity and transportation services. Although you can get good outdoor coverage of Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance for mobile communication.

Education[edit | edit source]

There are one middle schools and a no high school in Barabigha.[citation needed]


Summary[edit | edit source]

  • Cast: Kurmi(in majority) and other casts.
  • Crops: Paddy, Wheat, Potato, Onion, Maize etc.
  • Location: Latitude: 25°20'46.49" N Longitude: 85°19'39.15" E

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011". censusindia.gov.in. Ministry of Home Affairs. 2011. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2025.

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