Barra
About Barra
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barra village is 435160. Barra village is located in Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Kharsia (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Barra village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1115 hectares. Barra has a total population of 2,249 peoples, out of which male population is 1,126 while female population is 1,123. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 997 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barra village is 61.72% out of which 73.45% males and 49.96% females are literate. There are about 506 houses in barra village. Pincode of barra village locality is 496665.
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 Kharsia Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency. Kharsia is nearest town to barra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.
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Population of Barra
The population details of Barra cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,249 | 1,126 | 1,123 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 336 | 179 | 157 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 52 | 31 | 21 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,658 | 816 | 842 |
| Literate Population | 1,388 | 827 | 561 |
| Illiterate Population | 861 | 299 | 562 |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barra
Where is Barra located?
Barra village is situated in Kharsia Tehsil, within the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barra?
Barra serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Barra?
The pincode of Barra is 496665, 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 2,249, with 1,126 males and 1,123 females.
How many households are there in Barra as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barra village has a total of 506 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barra as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barra is 61.72%. The male literacy rate is 73.45%, while the female literacy rate is 49.96%.