Barai - Chhabra, Baran

Barai is a village situated in the Chhabra tehsil of Baran district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhabra and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Baran. Barai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barai is 103468. The village covers a total geographical area of 716 hectares and falls under the 325220 pincode. Chhabra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Barai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barai

According to the 2011 Census, Barai village had a total population of 1,195 people, including 616 males and 579 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.34%, with male literacy at 83.83% and female literacy at 50.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barai

Barai is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Barai

Barai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhabra Gugor, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhabra to Barai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baran to Barai is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barai

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barai village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Barai

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barai village are given below:

FAQs about Barai