Barog - Nankhari, Shimla

Barog is a village situated in the Nankhari tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Barog village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barog is 023728. The village covers a total geographical area of 32.41 hectares and falls under the 172021 pincode. Rampur is the nearest town.

Barog village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barog

As per Census 2011, Barog village has a total population of 199 people, consisting of 105 males and 94 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 149 literate and 50 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barog are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population19910594
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1394
Literate Population1498366
Illiterate Population502228

Nearby Villages of Barog

Barog is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Barog

Public transport in the Barog is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Barog is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barog

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barog village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Barog

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barog village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Barog

Where is Barog located?

Barog village is located in Nankhari Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barog?

Barog is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barog?

The pincode of Barog is 172021.

What is the population of Barog?

Barog has a total population of 199, including 105 males and 94 females.

How many households are there in Barog?

There are 49 households in Barog.

What is the literacy rate in Barog?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barog is 74.87%. Male literacy is 79.05% and female literacy is 70.21%.