Barru

Barru is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 62km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Barru village. As per 2009 stats, Bhatti Bohan is the gram panchayat of Barru village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barru is 010595. The village spans a total geographical area of 18.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176031. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Barru village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Barru 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 Barru

Population of Barru

According to the 2011 Census, Barru has a total population of about 398, with approximately 214 males and 184 females. The sex ratio is around 859 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 217 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 52.01%, with male literacy at about 55.14% and female literacy near 48.37%. There are around 73 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barru

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

Nearby Villages of Barru

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

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