Barahi - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Barahi is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Parsakapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahi is 438544. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.77 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Barahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Takhatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barahi

According to the 2011 Census, Barahi village had a total population of 389 people, including 201 males and 188 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.73%, with male literacy at 79.77% and female literacy at 59.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barahi

Barahi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Barahi

Barahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Barahi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Barahi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barahi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barahi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Barahi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barahi village are given below:

FAQs about Barahi