Barapur

Barapur is a village located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Barapur village is also a gram panchayat.

Barapur has its own place in the vibrant Hoshiarpur 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 Barapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barapur is 032031. The village spans a total geographical area of 288 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144523. Garhshankar is nearest town to Barapur village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Barapur

Below is a concise population overview of Barapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 901 479 422
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 107 52 55
Scheduled Castes (SC) 210 108 102
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 556 327 229
Illiterate Population 345 152 193

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

  • The total population of Barapur village is around 901, including approximately 479 males and 422 females, with a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 107 children aged 0–6 years in Barapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barapur village has 210 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Barapur village is about 61.71%, with male literacy at 68.27% and female literacy at 54.27%.
  • There are around 177 households in Barapur village.

Connectivity of Barapur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Barapur

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

Rattanpur Malkowal Gaddiwal Dalewal Maira Kunail Chak Gujjran Saddarpur Bhambian Ghagon Roranwali Chak Rautan

Frequently Asked Questions about Barapur

Where is Barapur located?
Barapur village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barapur?
Barapur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Barapur?
The pincode of Barapur is 144523, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barapur is 901, with 479 males and 422 females.
How many households are there in Barapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barapur village has a total of 177 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barapur is 61.71%. The male literacy rate is 68.27%, while the female literacy rate is 54.27%.