# Barhalganj, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) – Town Population

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Town · Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 

# Barhalganj

Barhalganj is a town in Gola sub-district of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh (nagar panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **21,290 people** in 2,930 households. Literacy was 76.1%.

- 21,290people (2011)
- 2,930households
- 76.1%literacy
- 14census wards

## Population of Barhalganj

■ Barhalganj · ■ Gorakhpur urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****76.1%**

**82.4%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****945**

**904

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****978**

**892

Working population ****26.1%**

**30.3%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Barhalganj

Of every 100 households in Barhalganj in 2011, 68 had electricity, 50 a toilet at home and 41 cooked with LPG; 66 had a mobile phone, 15 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Barhalganj · ■ Gorakhpur urban average

Electricity for lighting ****68%**

**87%

Toilet within the home ****50%**

**80%

No toilet (open defecation) ****48%**

**17%

Tap water ****15%**

**43%

Drinking water within premises ****77%**

**86%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****41%**

**69%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****54%**

**25%

Use banking services ****55%**

**81%

Television ****43%**

**74%

Mobile phone ****66%**

**80%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**7%

Two-wheeler ****15%**

**47%

Car / jeep / van ****3%**

**10%

None of these assets ****19%**

**4%

Own their home ****95%**

**86%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Barhalganj work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,395 (61%) · **■** Household industry 121 (2%) · **■** Farming 70 (1%) · **■** Marginal 1,980 (36%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Barhalganj changed?

From 5,181 in 1901 to 21,290 in 2011.

**1901

**1911

**1921

**1931

**1941

**1951

**1961

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Barhalganj in numbers and road distances

- Annual rainfall733 mm
- Temperature range5 °C to 45 °C

### Road distances

- Lucknow (state capital)339 km by road
- Gorakhpur (district HQ)60 km by road
- Gorakhpur (city of 1 lakh+)60 km by road
- Gorakhpur (city of 5 lakh+)60 km by road
- N.A. (railway station)3 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Barhalganj

### Civic services

- Pucca roads2 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets1,608
- Water storage600 kl
- Electricity — homes4,200
- Electricity — industry25

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals1 · 30 beds · 1 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 30 beds · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools2 govt · 3 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks7
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** handloom cloths.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Barhalganj

- Hospitals3 in Barhalganj
- Banks14 in Barhalganj
- ATMs2 in Barhalganj
- Petrol pumps2 in Barhalganj
- Hotels2 in Barhalganj
- Schools1 in Barhalganj
- Colleges and universities2 in Barhalganj
- Pharmacies1 in Barhalganj
- Restaurants2 in Barhalganj

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Barhalganj ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-1/) 1,791 250 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-2/) 1,205 167 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-3/) 1,974 278 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-4/) 2,325 354 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-5/) 1,266 178 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-6/) 1,193 154 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-7/) 1,639 193 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-8/) 1,581 206 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-9/) 1,755 265 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-10/) 1,328 183 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-11/) 1,386 199 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-12/) 1,511 201 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-13/) 1,236 164 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/gola/barhalganj/ward-14/) 1,100 138 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Barhalganj

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) · Gorakhpur51 km
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) · Varanasi113 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:02) and shortest in Dec (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 17:06).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Barhalganj?21,290 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Barhalganj in?Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh
- What was the population of Barhalganj in 1901?5,181
- How many wards does Barhalganj have?14 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Barhalganj?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Barhalganj?Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 51 km in a straight line