Bari - Bani, Kathua

Bari is a village situated in the Bani tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bani and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Bari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bari is 001781. The village covers a total geographical area of 558 hectares and falls under the 184206 pincode. Bani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bari

According to the 2011 Census, Bari village had a total population of 1,312 people, including 679 males and 633 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.20%, with male literacy at 59.09% and female literacy at 36.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 878.

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

Nearby Villages of Bari

Bari 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 Bari

Public transport in the Bari is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bani to Bari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Bari is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bari

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

Health Facilities in Bari

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

FAQs about Bari