Indian Village Directory

Barah Hira Village

Barah Hira is an inhabited village in Amarwara Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 493960, the Census 2011 record lists 2,196 people in 482 households and the reported area is 925 hectares. The local references include Amarwara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Amarwara at about 25 km.

In short:

Barah Hira is a village in Amarwara Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 493960 and 2,196 people in 482 households.

Village Code493960
Population2,196
Households482
Area925 hectares
Nearest TownAmarwara

Detailed village profile

Barah Hira at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,196 people, 925 hectares of reported area and Amarwara as the nearest town reference for Barah Hira, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Chhindwara
Sub-district Amarwara
CD Block Amarwara
  • Barah Hira falls under Amarwara Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 493960.
  • The record lists 2,196 people living in 482 households.
  • The reported village area is 925 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Amarwara.
  • 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
Barah Hira
Census Village Code
493960
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Amarwara
Sub-district Census Code
03648
CD Block
Amarwara
Households
482
Population
2,196
Male Population
1,110
Female Population
1,086
Sex Ratio
978.38
Area
925 hectares
Area
9.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Amarwara
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
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 Density 237.41 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.56 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.83% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 30.83% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 23.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barah Hira in the official administrative record. Census village code 493960 and Amarwara CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03648
Village Census Code
493960
CD Block Code
0240
CD Block Name
Amarwara

Location and Distance

Amarwara is the nearest town listed for Barah Hira, about 25 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Amarwara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Amarwara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Amarwara
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
925 hectares
Area
9.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,196 people in 482 households, with 1,110 male residents and 1,086 female residents. The average household size is 4.56, and SC share is 3.83% and ST share is 30.83% for Barah Hira. Population density works out to about 237.41 people per sq km.

Total Households
482
Total Population
2,196
Male Population
1,110
Female Population
1,086
Sex Ratio
978.38
Average Household Size
4.56
SC Population
84
SC Male Population
43
SC Female Population
41
SC Population Share
3.83
ST Population
677
ST Male Population
328
ST Female Population
349
ST Population Share
30.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barah Hira list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barah Hira include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal 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
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
28 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
187 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barah Hira include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barah Hira include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barah Hira is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barah Hira show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Pea, net sown area is 782 hectares and irrigated land is 187 hectares (23.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pea
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
51 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
17 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
23 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
782.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
595 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
187.0

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barah Hira

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
12
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
6

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 10 83%
CRM 2 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 8 67%
State Bank of India 2 17%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 8.3%
Indian Bank 1 8.3%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 480001 Chhindwara Amarwara Chandangaon Nagpur Road Balaji Towers Chandangaon, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480001
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 480221 Chhindwara Amarwara Amarwara (M) Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Ward No. 12, Main Road Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Ward No. 12, Main Road, Chhindwara, Ma…
Central Bank of India ATM 480224 Chhindwara Amarwara Amarwara (M) Madhya Pradesh 480224 Dhanora Jagir Chhindwara Madhya Pradesh 480224, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480224
Central Bank of India ATM 480331 Chhindwara Amarwara Paunar Paunar Bazar Chowk Paunar, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480331
Central Bank of India ATM 480555 Chhindwara Amarwara Amarwara (M) Dist. Chhindwara at P.O. Rampur Bhata, Teh. Junnardeo, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480555
Central Bank of India ATM 480001 Chhindwara Amarwara Chandangaon Chhindwara-480001, Madhya Pradesh Building No-421, Nagpur Road Krishi Anushandan Kendra, Ward No-37, Zone-2, Chandangao…
Central Bank of India ATM 480221 Chhindwara Amarwara Amarwara (M) Rewaram Sahu Bhavan at P. O. Amarwara Dist.chhindwara Amarwara, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480221
Central Bank of India ATM 480221 Chhindwara Amarwara Amarwara (M) Ward No - 3, Gram - Amarwara, Tehsil-Amarwara Chindwara, Dist - Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, PIN - 480221 Khasra No-357/…

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 Barah Hira village located?

Barah Hira is in Amarwara Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Barah Hira village in?

Barah Hira village is in Chhindwara district.

Which state is Barah Hira village in?

Barah Hira village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Barah Hira under?

Barah Hira comes under Amarwara Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barah Hira?

The Census village code of Barah Hira is 493960.

What is the population of Barah Hira village?

The village record lists 2,196 people and 482 households for Barah Hira.

How many households are in Barah Hira village?

The village record lists 482 households for Barah Hira.

What is the male and female population of Barah Hira?

The record lists 1,110 male residents and 1,086 female residents for Barah Hira.

What is the sex ratio of Barah Hira village?

The sex ratio of Barah Hira is 978.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barah Hira village?

The reported geographical area of Barah Hira is 925 hectares.

What is the population density of Barah Hira village?

The approximate population density of Barah Hira is 237.41 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barah Hira?

The nearest town listed for Barah Hira is Amarwara, about 25 km away.

How far is Barah Hira from the district headquarters?

Barah Hira is about 65 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barah Hira from the sub-district headquarters?

Barah Hira is about 25 km from Amarwara, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barah Hira?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Barah Hira.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Barah Hira?

For Barah Hira, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Pea, net sown area is 782 hectares and irrigated land is 187 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barah Hira?

The page shows 12 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barah Hira. These records include 4 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 Barah Hira.

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.