Barah - Jawa, Rewa
Barah is a village situated in the Jawa tehsil of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jawa and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Rewa. Barah village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barah is 465417. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.02 hectares and falls under the 486447 pincode. Sirmour is the nearest town.
Barah village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Teonthar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rewa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Barah
According to the 2011 Census, Barah village had a total population of 1,177 people, including 601 males and 576 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.84%, with male literacy at 84.92% and female literacy at 61.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 574.
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 | 1,177 | 601 | 576 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 164 | 77 | 87 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 574 | 297 | 277 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 748 | 445 | 303 |
| Illiterate Population | 429 | 156 | 273 |
Nearby Villages of Barah
Barah 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 Barah
Barah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Barah has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rewa to Barah is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barah
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barah village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Barah
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barah village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Barah
Where is Barah located?
Barah village is located in Jawa Tehsil, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barah?
Barah is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Barah?
The pincode of Barah is 486447.
What is the population of Barah?
Barah had a total population of 1,177, including 601 males and 576 females.
How many households are there in Barah?
Barah had 282 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barah?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barah was 73.84%. Male literacy was 84.92% and female literacy was 61.96%.