Barai (121) is an inhabited village in Brahmaur Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 008205, the Census 2011 record lists 555 people in 125 households and the reported area is 216.07 hectares. The local references include Bharmaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 59 km.
In short:
Barai (121) is a village in Brahmaur Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 008205 and 555 people in 125 households.
Village Code008205
Population555
Households125
Area216.07 hectares
Nearest TownChamba
Detailed village profile
Barai (121) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 555 people, 216.07 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Barai (121), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Barai (121) falls under Brahmaur Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 008205.
The record lists 555 people living in 125 households.
The reported village area is 216.07 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Chamba.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Barai (121)
Census Village Code
008205
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Chamba
District Census Code
023
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Brahmaur
Sub-district Census Code
00092
CD Block
Bharmaur
Households
125
Population
555
Male Population
276
Female Population
279
Sex Ratio
1,010.87
Area
216.07 hectares
Area
2.16 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
59 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176309
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density256.86 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.44 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.93%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share91.35%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Barai (121) in the official administrative record. Census village code 008205 and Bharmaur CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00092
Village Census Code
008205
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Bharmaur
Location and Distance
Chamba is the nearest town listed for Barai (121), about 59 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 59 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Brahmaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
59 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
59 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
59 km
Total Geographical Area
216.07 hectares
Area
2.16 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 555 people in 125 households, with 276 male residents and 279 female residents. The average household size is 4.44, and SC share is 7.93% and ST share is 91.35% for Barai (121). Population density works out to about 256.86 people per sq km.
Total Households
125
Total Population
555
Male Population
276
Female Population
279
Sex Ratio
1,010.87
Average Household Size
4.44
SC Population
44
SC Male Population
23
SC Female Population
21
SC Population Share
7.93
ST Population
507
ST Male Population
253
ST Female Population
254
ST Population Share
91.35
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Barai (121) list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barai (121) include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
13.04 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Barai (121) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Barai (121) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Barai (121) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Barai (121) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Pulses and net sown area is 68 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
0.4 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.08
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
119.21 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.34 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
68.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
68 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barai (121) village located?
Barai (121) is in Brahmaur Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Which district is Barai (121) village in?
Barai (121) village is in Chamba district.
Which state is Barai (121) village in?
Barai (121) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Barai (121) under?
Barai (121) comes under Brahmaur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Barai (121)?
The Census village code of Barai (121) is 008205.
What is the population of Barai (121) village?
The village record lists 555 people and 125 households for Barai (121).
How many households are in Barai (121) village?
The village record lists 125 households for Barai (121).
What is the male and female population of Barai (121)?
The record lists 276 male residents and 279 female residents for Barai (121).
What is the sex ratio of Barai (121) village?
The sex ratio of Barai (121) is 1,010.87 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Barai (121) village?
The reported geographical area of Barai (121) is 216.07 hectares.
What is the population density of Barai (121) village?
The approximate population density of Barai (121) is 256.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Barai (121)?
The nearest town listed for Barai (121) is Chamba, about 59 km away.
How far is Barai (121) from the district headquarters?
Barai (121) is about 59 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Barai (121) from the sub-district headquarters?
Barai (121) is about 7 km from Brahmaur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Barai (121)?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Barai (121).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Barai (121)?
For Barai (121), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Pulses and net sown area is 68 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barai (121)?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barai (121). These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Barai (121).
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.