Barra

Barra is a village located in Nawagarh tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Nawagarh (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Bhathali is the gram panchayat of Barra village.

Here you can discover what makes Barra unique in its vibrant Nawagarh-Janjgir Champa region. You’ll see Barra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barra is 436793. The village spans a total geographical area of 420.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495557. Nawagarh is nearest town to Barra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pamgarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barra

Population of Barra

According to the 2011 Census, Barra has a total population of about 812, with approximately 417 males and 395 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 92 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 90 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.48%, with male literacy at about 69.78% and female literacy near 48.61%. There are around 170 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barra. As per the 2011 stats, Barra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barra

Knowing the nearby villages of Barra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barra