Barota - Ramgarh, Samba
Barota is a village situated in the Ramgarh tehsil of Samba district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 22 km from Samba and around 20 km from Samba. Logowal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barota village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barota is 006534. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.9 hectares and falls under the 181141 pincode.
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 Vijay pur 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 17 people, including 7 males and 10 females, living in 5 households. The sex ratio was 1,429 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.50%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 88.89%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Illiterate Population | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Nearby Villages of Barota
Barota is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
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 located within >10 km of Barota.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Samba to Barota is about 20 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Barota
Where is Barota located?
Barota village is located in Ramgarh Tehsil, Samba district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barota?
The Gram Panchayat of Barota is Logowal.
What is the pincode of Barota?
The pincode of Barota is 181141.
What is the population of Barota?
Barota had a total population of 17, including 7 males and 10 females.
How many households are there in Barota?
Barota had 5 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barota?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barota was 87.50%. Male literacy was 85.71% and female literacy was 88.89%.