Barah

Barah is a village located in Badod tehsil of Shajapur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Badod (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Shajapur. As per 2009 stats, Barah village is also a gram panchayat.

Barah has its own place in the vibrant Shajapur 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 472363. The village spans a total geographical area of 607.26 hectares. Badod is nearest town to Barah village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

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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.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,049 547 502
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 154 80 74
Scheduled Castes (SC) 201 95 106
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 568 365 203
Illiterate Population 481 182 299

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barah village:

  • The total population of Barah village is around 1,049, including approximately 547 males and 502 females, with a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 154 children aged 0–6 years in Barah village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barah village has 201 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Barah village is about 54.15%, with male literacy at 66.73% and female literacy at 40.44%.
  • There are around 208 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)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
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.

Ankadi Urf Supari Suhagadi Anupura Mahudiya Barod Kachariya Bapcha Barod Jinakhedi Jamunya Badod Dhodhari

Frequently Asked Questions about Barah

Where is Barah located?
Barah village is situated in Badod Tehsil, within the Shajapur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barah?
Barah serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Barah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barah is 1,049, with 547 males and 502 females.
How many households are there in Barah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barah village has a total of 208 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barah as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barah is 54.15%. The male literacy rate is 66.73%, while the female literacy rate is 40.44%.