Barana - Handia, Prayagraj

Barana is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Handia and around 61 km from Allahabad. Jhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barana is 162621. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.89 hectares and falls under the 212405 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Barana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pratappur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadohi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barana

According to the 2011 Census, Barana village had a total population of 804 people, including 393 males and 411 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.27%, with male literacy at 77.61% and female literacy at 55.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Barana

Barana 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 Barana

Barana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarai Kansrai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Barana is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barana

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

Health Facilities in Barana

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

FAQs about Barana