Barharia Block, Community development block in Siwan district, India.
Barharia Block is an administrative region in northern Siwan district with 138 villages organized by 30 gram panchayats. The area sits at an elevation of 68 meters in a relatively flat terrain.
The administrative region established its headquarters in Barharia town. The area experienced significant flooding from the Daha River in 2001.
Residents speak Hindi, Urdu, and Bhojpuri in their daily interactions. These languages shape how people communicate within villages and across the block.
The region connects to surrounding areas through National Highways NH227A and NH727A. There is no railway station within immediate reach, making road travel the primary way to get in and out.
The largest village is Lakri, while Paintalis stands as the smallest within the block. These contrasts show how villages vary in size across the region.
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