Barai - Baseri, Dholpur

Barai is a village situated in the Baseri tehsil of Dholpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from Baseri and around 44 km from Dhaulpur. Barai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barai is 075429. The village covers a total geographical area of 330 hectares and falls under the 328022 pincode. Bari is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Barai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baseri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barai

According to the 2011 Census, Barai village had a total population of 1,605 people, including 848 males and 757 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.47%, with male literacy at 84.94% and female literacy at 54.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 474.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mohari Junction, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bari to Barai is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhaulpur to Barai is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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