Baraha - Koraon, Prayagraj

Baraha is a village situated in the Koraon tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Koraon and around 72 km from Allahabad. Barha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraha is 163603. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.27 hectares and falls under the 212306 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Baraha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baraha

According to the 2011 Census, Baraha village had a total population of 1,590 people, including 855 males and 735 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.59%, with male literacy at 78.80% and female literacy at 55.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 884.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraha

Baraha 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 Baraha

Baraha 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 Meja Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Baraha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Baraha is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraha

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

Health Facilities in Baraha

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

FAQs about Baraha