Barota

Barota is a village located in Indora tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 129km away from district headquarter Indora. Indora is the sub-district headquarter of Barota village. As per 2009 stats, Paral is the gram panchayat of Barota village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barota is 008798. The village spans a total geographical area of 408.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176403. Mukerian is nearest town to Barota village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Barota 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 Indora 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 Barota

Population of Barota

According to the 2011 Census, Barota has a total population of about 1,102, with approximately 574 males and 528 females. The sex ratio is around 919 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 142 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 434 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 70.24%, with male literacy at about 72.13% and female literacy near 68.18%. There are around 226 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barota

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

Nearby Villages of Barota

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barota