Bara, Ghazipur
Bara | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Aerial view | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Ghazipur |
| Established | 1400s |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indian government |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.33 km2 (4.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 21,405 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Native | Bhojpuri Language |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| 232325 | 232325 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-UP |
| Vehicle registration | UP 61 |
| Website | up |
Bara is a village located in the Dildarnagar Kamsar region of Ghazipur district, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated along the banks of the holy river Ganges, offering a scenic and culturally rich environment.
The village has a predominantly Muslim (Pathan) population and is known for its communal harmony and active participation in sports. Local sports are an integral part of village life, with teams such as the Bara Cricket Club and Bara Football Club regularly engaging in regional tournaments.
The village hosts a higher secondary educational institution, Bara Inter College, which serves students from Bara and nearby villages.
Bara is particularly noted for its traditional horse racing events, which are held annually and attract nearly 500 participants from across the region, making it a prominent cultural attraction in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Every year nearly 500 participants attend. The race is done with fifty horses. There is official instgram handle .