Barota - R. S. Pura, Jammu

Barota is a village situated in the R. S. Pura tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 1 km from R.s.pora and around 23 km from Jammu. Rangpur Sidhrey serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Barota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barota is 006039. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.1 hectares and falls under the 181111 pincode. R.s.pora is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Barota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the RS Pura South Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barota

According to the 2011 Census, Barota village had a total population of 1,119 people, including 587 males and 532 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.66%, with male literacy at 90.98% and female literacy at 82.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 653.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barota

Barota is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Barota

Barota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vijaypur Jammu, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.s.pora to Barota is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Barota is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barota

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barota village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Barota

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barota village are given below:

FAQs about Barota