Barwas
About Barwas
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barwas village is 023416. Barwas village is located in Kamrau tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 75km away from district headquarter Kamrau. Kamrau is the sub-district headquarter of Barwas village. As per 2009 stats, Barwas village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 486.47 hectares. Barwas has a total population of 1,027 peoples, out of which male population is 536 while female population is 491. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 916 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barwas village is 58.33% out of which 65.86% males and 50.10% females are literate. There are about 159 houses in barwas village. Pincode of barwas village locality is 173029.
When it comes to administration, Barwas 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, Barwas village comes under Shillai Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Paonta Sahib is nearest town to barwas village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Barwas
The population details of Barwas 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 | 1,027 | 536 | 491 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 120 | 67 | 53 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 205 | 107 | 98 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 599 | 353 | 246 |
| Illiterate Population | 428 | 183 | 245 |
Connectivity of Barwas
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barwas
Where is Barwas located?
Barwas village is situated in Kamrau Tehsil, within the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barwas?
Barwas serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Barwas?
The pincode of Barwas is 173029, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barwas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barwas is 1,027, with 536 males and 491 females.
How many households are there in Barwas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barwas village has a total of 159 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barwas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barwas is 58.33%. The male literacy rate is 65.86%, while the female literacy rate is 50.10%.