Barayan

Block / Tehsil Marwah
District Kishtwar

About Barayan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barayan village is 004737. Barayan village is located in Marwah tehsil of Kishtwar district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 43km away from sub-district headquarter Marwah (tehsildar office) and 131km away from district headquarter Kishtwar. As per 2009 stats, Choidraman is the gram panchayat of Barayan village.

The total geographical area of village is 531.8 hectares. Barayan has a total population of 761 peoples, out of which male population is 392 while female population is 369. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 941 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barayan village is 46.25% out of which 55.36% males and 36.59% females are literate. There are about 157 houses in barayan village. Pincode of barayan village locality is 182205.

Kokernag is nearest town to barayan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Barayan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 761 392 369
Literate Population 352 217 135
Illiterate Population 409 175 234

Connectivity of Barayan

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Barayan

Frequently Asked Questions about Barayan

Where is Barayan located?

Barayan village is situated in Marwah Tehsil, within the Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barayan?

The Gram Panchayat of Barayan is Choidraman (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Barayan?

The pincode of Barayan is 182205, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Barayan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barayan is 761, with 392 males and 369 females.

How many households are there in Barayan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Barayan village has a total of 157 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barayan as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barayan is 46.25%. The male literacy rate is 55.36%, while the female literacy rate is 36.59%.