Barafa
About Barafa
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barafa village is 423629. Barafa village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 410 hectares. Barafa has a total population of 1,792 peoples, out of which male population is 883 while female population is 909. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1029 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barafa village is 58.15% out of which 69.31% males and 47.30% females are literate. There are about 425 houses in barafa village. Pincode of barafa village locality is 766036.
When it comes to administration, Barafa village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Barafa village comes under Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. Khariar Road is nearest town to barafa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.
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Population of Barafa
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,792 | 883 | 909 |
| Children (0-6) | 249 | 124 | 125 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 553 | 275 | 278 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 426 | 210 | 216 |
| Literate Population | 1,042 | 612 | 430 |
| Illiterate Population | 750 | 271 | 479 |
Connectivity of Barafa
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barafa
Where is Barafa located?
Barafa village is situated in Kegaon Tehsil, within the Kalahandi district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barafa?
The Gram Panchayat of Barafa is Dumuria (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Barafa?
The pincode of Barafa is 766036, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barafa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barafa is 1,792, with 883 males and 909 females.
How many households are there in Barafa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barafa village has a total of 425 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barafa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barafa is 58.15%. The male literacy rate is 69.31%, while the female literacy rate is 47.30%.