Barag

Barag is a village located in Kasauli tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 63km away from district headquarter Kasauli. Kasauli is the sub-district headquarter of Barag village. As per 2009 stats, Kot Beja is the gram panchayat of Barag village.

Here you can discover what makes Barag unique in its vibrant Kasauli-Solan region. You’ll see Barag’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 Barag

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barag is 021490. The village spans a total geographical area of 31.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173204. Parwanoo is nearest town to Barag village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Barag 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 Kasauli 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 Barag

Population of Barag

According to the 2011 Census, Barag has a total population of about 169, with approximately 97 males and 72 females. The sex ratio is around 742 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 23 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 66 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 81.07%, with male literacy at about 87.63% and female literacy near 72.22%. There are around 37 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barag's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barag

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

Nearby Villages of Barag

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barag