Barhai
About Barhai
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barhai village is 024554. Barhai village is located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 5km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Barhai village. As per 2009 stats, Rajhana is the gram panchayat of Barhai village.
The total geographical area of village is 72.73 hectares. Barhai has a total population of 642 peoples, out of which male population is 346 while female population is 296. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 855 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barhai village is 80.84% out of which 82.66% males and 78.72% females are literate. There are about 169 houses in barhai village. Pincode of barhai village locality is 171010.
When it comes to administration, Barhai village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Barhai village comes under Kasumpti Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Shimla is nearest town to barhai village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Barhai
The population details of Barhai cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 642 | 346 | 296 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 60 | 28 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 113 | 59 | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 519 | 286 | 233 |
| Illiterate Population | 123 | 60 | 63 |
Connectivity of Barhai
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barhai
Where is Barhai located?
Barhai village is situated in Shimla Rural Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barhai?
The Gram Panchayat of Barhai is Rajhana (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Barhai?
The pincode of Barhai is 171010, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barhai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barhai is 642, with 346 males and 296 females.
How many households are there in Barhai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barhai village has a total of 169 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barhai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barhai is 80.84%. The male literacy rate is 82.66%, while the female literacy rate is 78.72%.