Barot

Barot is a village located in Fatehpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 74km away from district headquarter Fatehpur. Fatehpur is the sub-district headquarter of Barot village. As per 2009 stats, Barot Khas is the gram panchayat of Barot village.

Here you can discover what makes Barot unique in its vibrant Fatehpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Barot’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 Barot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barot is 008955. The village spans a total geographical area of 282.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176022. Nurpur is nearest town to Barot village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Barot

Population of Barot

According to the 2011 Census, Barot has a total population of about 1,590, with approximately 756 males and 834 females. The sex ratio is around 1103 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 184 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 452 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 75.16%, with male literacy at about 78.44% and female literacy near 72.18%. There are around 371 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barot

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

Nearby Villages of Barot

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barot