Barra

Block / Tehsil Nawagarh
District Janjgir Champa
State Chhattisgarh

About Barra

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barra village is 436793. Barra village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 420.88 hectares. Barra has a total population of 812 peoples, out of which male population is 417 while female population is 395. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 947 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barra village is 59.48% out of which 69.78% males and 48.61% females are literate. There are about 170 houses in barra village. Pincode of barra village locality is 495557.

When it comes to administration, Barra village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Barra village comes under Pamgarh Vidhan Sabha constituency & Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency. Nawagarh is nearest town to barra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Barra

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 812 417 395
Literate Population 483 291 192
Illiterate Population 329 126 203

Connectivity of Barra

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Barra

Frequently Asked Questions about Barra

Where is Barra located?

Barra village is situated in Nawagarh Tehsil, within the Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barra?

The Gram Panchayat of Barra is Bhathali (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Barra?

The pincode of Barra is 495557, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Barra as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barra is 812, with 417 males and 395 females.

How many households are there in Barra as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Barra village has a total of 170 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barra as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barra is 59.48%. The male literacy rate is 69.78%, while the female literacy rate is 48.61%.