Baras

Baras is a village located in Karnal tehsil of Karnal district in Haryana, India. It is situated 21km away from Karnal, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Baras village. As per 2009 stats, Brass is the gram panchayat of Baras village.

Here you can discover what makes Baras unique in its vibrant Karnal region. You’ll see Baras’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 Baras

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baras is 059264. The village spans a total geographical area of 2241 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 132024. Karnal is nearest town to Baras village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Baras 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 Nilokheri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Karnal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baras

Population of Baras

According to the 2011 Census, Baras has a total population of about 8,848, with approximately 4,717 males and 4,131 females. The sex ratio is around 875 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,269 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,152 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 62.21%, with male literacy at about 68.09% and female literacy near 55.48%. There are around 1,651 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baras's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baras

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

Nearby Villages of Baras

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Baras