Barharia

Barharia is a Community development block and town in the northern part of the Siwan District in the Indian state of Bihar. Barharia is surrounded by Manjha Block to the North, Siwan Block to the South, Goriakothi Block to the East, and Thawe Block towards North. Mirganj, Siwan, Barauli, and Gopalganj are nearby cities.Baharia has population over 250,000 in the 2010 census. It was in the national news in 2001 when part of the block was flooded by the Daha River.Demographics of BarhariaBhojpuri is the local language here.Climate Subtropical, dry climate with distinct winter, summer and rainy season. Highest Temperature = 43.0C (May–June) Lowest Temperature = 6.0 C (December–January) Average Rainfall = 800 mm Monsoon = July–September Humidity = 10–15%(summer), 60%(rainy) Visit Season = Mar–OctoberEducationBarharia has a well-established education infrastructure. There are a number of modern schools and colleges (both government and private) run in Barharia. Some organizations are also working in this sector to improve the educational scenario.