Barhi block, Community Development Block in Hazaribagh district, India.
Barhi is an administrative block in Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, covering approximately 365 square kilometers. The region encompasses about 100 inhabited villages integrated within this governance structure.
The area was established as a subdivision in 1872 under colonial administration. The period is marked by Colonel Knyvett's presence, whose cemetery remains visible along the Grand Trunk Road.
The population of 131,660 residents primarily communicates in Khortha and Hindi languages, with Hinduism representing 79 percent of religious practices.
The block is accessible through two major national highways that intersect here, providing good transport connections. Most villages have access to electricity and drinking water through local supply systems.
National Highway 19 and National Highway 20 converge at this location, making it a significant transport junction between multiple major cities. This strategic position has made the area a central transit point for travelers moving between Ranchi, Patna, and Gaya.
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