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.
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Quick answer: 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
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density237.41 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.56 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.83%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share30.83%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23.9%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
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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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
10 |
83% |
| CRM |
2 |
17% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| 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.