Barhanu

Barhanu is a village located in Nerua tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 136km away from district headquarter Nerua. Nerua is the sub-district headquarter of Barhanu village. As per 2009 stats, Bharanu is the gram panchayat of Barhanu village.

Here you can discover what makes Barhanu unique in its vibrant Nerua-Shimla region. You’ll see Barhanu’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 Barhanu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barhanu is 025881. The village spans a total geographical area of 39.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171210. Chaupal is nearest town to Barhanu village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Barhanu

Population of Barhanu

According to the 2011 Census, Barhanu has a total population of about 209, with approximately 101 males and 108 females. The sex ratio is around 1069 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. There are about 114 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 55.50%, with male literacy at about 58.42% and female literacy near 52.78%. There are around 38 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barhanu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barhanu

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

Nearby Villages of Barhanu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barhanu