Barah
Barah is a village located in Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kalakote (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Rajouri.
Barah has its own place in the vibrant Rajouri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Barah
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barah is 001492. The village spans a total geographical area of 1035.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185202. Kalakote is nearest town to Barah village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
Google Map of Barah
Population of Barah
Below is a concise population overview of Barah as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Total Population | 1,664 | 858 | 806 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 353 | 191 | 162 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 217 | 109 | 108 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,104 | 576 | 528 |
Literate Population | 678 | 426 | 252 |
Illiterate Population | 986 | 432 | 554 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barah village:
- The total population of Barah village is around 1,664, including approximately 858 males and 806 females, with a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 353 children aged 0–6 years in Barah village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Barah village has 217 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,104 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Barah village is about 40.75%, with male literacy at 49.65% and female literacy at 31.27%.
- There are around 357 households in Barah village.
Connectivity of Barah
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barah. As per the 2011 stats, Barah had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Barah
Knowing the nearby villages of Barah helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barah.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barah
- Where is Barah located?
- Barah village is situated in Kalakote Tehsil, within the Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the pincode of Barah?
- The pincode of Barah is 185202, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Barah as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barah is 1,664, with 858 males and 806 females.
- How many households are there in Barah as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Barah village has a total of 357 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Barah as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barah is 40.75%. The male literacy rate is 49.65%, while the female literacy rate is 31.27%.