Barara Tehsil - Ambala, Haryana
Barara is an administrative tehsil in the Ambala district of Haryana, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Barara is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Barara, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 357 km², including 335.90 km² rural area and 21.10 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 894 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Barara Tehsil
Barara Tehsil has a total of 53 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdulagarh | Rural | Abdulgarh |
| 2 | Adhoi | Rural | Adhoi |
| 3 | Adhoya Hindwan | Rural | Adhoya Hindwan |
| 4 | Adhoya Musalman | Rural | Adhoya (M) |
| 5 | Akalgarh | Rural | Akalgarh |
| 6 | Alawalpur | Rural | Allawalpur |
| 7 | Barara | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Bazidpur | Rural | Bajidpur |
| 9 | Bekonpur | Rural | Bikkampur |
| 10 | Bhudian | Rural | Bhudian |
| 11 | Chahal Majra | Rural | Tandwali |
| 12 | Dadupur | Rural | Dadupur |
| 13 | Dahiya Majra | Rural | Dahiyamajra |
| 14 | Dera Salempur | Rural | Dera Salimpur |
| 15 | Dheen | Rural | Dheen |
| 16 | Foksa | Rural | Foxa |
| 17 | Ganganpur | Rural | Gaganpur |
| 18 | Ghelari | Rural | Ghelri |
| 19 | Holi | Rural | Holi |
| 20 | Jalubi | Rural | Jalubi |
| 21 | Kambas | Rural | Kambass |
| 22 | Kambasi | Rural | Kambassi |
| 23 | Kaserla Kalan | Rural | Kaserla Kalan |
| 24 | Kaserla Khurd | Rural | Kasairla Khurd |
| 25 | Khan Ahmadpur | Rural | Khan Ahmadpur |
| 26 | Khanpura | Rural | Khanpura |
| 27 | Malikpur | Rural | Malikpur |
| 28 | Manka Manki | Rural | Manki |
| 29 | Manu Majra | Rural | Manu Majra |
| 30 | Maujgarh | Urban | Not applicable |
| 31 | Milk Dhankota | Rural | Milk Dhankota |
| 32 | Milk Shekhan | Rural | Milk Shekhan |
| 33 | Nahra | Rural | Nahra |
| 34 | Phusiala | Rural | Pasiala |
| 35 | Ponti | Rural | Ponti |
| 36 | Rajauli | Rural | Rajoli |
| 37 | Rajo Kheri | Rural | Rajokheri |
| 38 | Rao Majra | Rural | Rao Majra |
| 39 | Rukri | Rural | Rukri |
| 40 | Sabga | Rural | Sabga |
| 41 | Sajjal Majri | Rural | Sajjan Majri |
| 42 | Sarakpur | Rural | Sarakpur |
| 43 | Simbla | Rural | Simbla |
| 44 | Siwan Majra | Rural | Siwan Majra |
| 45 | Sohana | Rural | Sohana |
| 46 | Sohata | Rural | Sohata |
| 47 | Subhri | Rural | Subhri |
| 48 | Talheri Rangran | Rural | Talheri Rangran |
| 49 | Tandwal | Rural | Tandwal |
| 50 | Tandwali | Rural | Tandwali |
| 51 | Thambar | Rural | Thumber |
| 52 | Tolanwali | Rural | Kambassi |
| 53 | Ugala | Rural | Ugala |
Population of Barara Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Barara Tehsil has a total population of 2,44,039 people, consisting of 1,28,819 males and 1,15,220 females. There are 45,283 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 684 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,44,039 | 2,14,394 | 29,645 |
| Male Population | 1,28,819 | 1,13,172 | 15,647 |
| Female Population | 1,15,220 | 1,01,222 | 13,998 |
| Total Households | 45,283 | 39,413 | 5,870 |
| Population Density | 684 / km² | 638 / km² | 1,405 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,70,314 literate people and 28,534 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 91,159 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,534 | 25,215 | 3,319 |
| Literate Population | 1,70,314 | 1,48,175 | 22,139 |
| Illiterate Population | 73,725 | 66,219 | 7,506 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 91,159 | 83,684 | 7,475 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.