Barara

Barara is a village located in Bhoranj tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 21km away from district headquarter Bhoranj. Bhoranj is the sub-district headquarter of Barara village. As per 2009 stats, Barara village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Barara unique in its vibrant Bhoranj-Hamirpur region. You’ll see Barara’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 Barara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barara is 017794. The village spans a total geographical area of 188.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 177023. Hamirpur is nearest town to Barara village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Barara

Population of Barara

According to the 2011 Census, Barara has a total population of about 826, with approximately 372 males and 454 females. The sex ratio is around 1220 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 90 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 200 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 76.15%, with male literacy at about 83.60% and female literacy near 70.04%. There are around 193 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barara

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

Nearby Villages of Barara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barara