Barahiya is a city and a municipality in Lakhisarai district in the state of Bihar, India.it is at a distance of 62.6 km from Munger.The town lies on western bank of Ganga river.It is located at latitudes 25.2833N and longitudes 86.0333°E.Barahiya is the birth palace of current M.S.M.E minister Giriraj singh,Ramrijhan Babu aka Chuu bhai ex. M.L.C,Pt. Shyamdas Mishra Famous indian classical vocalist,Kapil dev Prasad Singh Former Cabinet Minister of Bihar and General Secretary of Samajwadi Party,Lalit vijay singh I.P.S Former Defence Minister of India. The city has a population of 64,987. Barahiya is often called as Mini Ayodhya because of its rich heritage, culture and 52 Temples. Barahiya is one of the major town for Bhumihar brahimin.