Barafa

Barafa is a village located in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Kegaon (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Dumuria is the gram panchayat of Barafa village.

Here you can discover what makes Barafa unique in its vibrant Kegaon-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Barafa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barafa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barafa is 423629. The village spans a total geographical area of 410 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766036. Khariar Road is nearest town to Barafa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barafa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barafa

Population of Barafa

According to the 2011 Census, Barafa has a total population of about 1,792, with approximately 883 males and 909 females. The sex ratio is around 1029 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 249 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 553 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 426. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.15%, with male literacy at about 69.31% and female literacy near 47.30%. There are around 425 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barafa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barafa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barafa. As per the 2011 stats, Barafa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barafa

Knowing the nearby villages of Barafa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barafa.

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