Barota

Barota is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 76km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Barota village. As per 2009 stats, Dareen is the gram panchayat of Barota village.

Here you can discover what makes Barota unique in its vibrant Jawalamukhi-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 010576. The village spans a total geographical area of 32.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176036. Nadaun 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 Jawalamukhi 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 259, with approximately 124 males and 135 females. The sex ratio is around 1088 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.83%, with male literacy at about 82.26% and female literacy near 71.85%. There are around 54 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