Barni (also known as Barhni) is a small village located in the Baliah Panchayat of Barsar Tehsil, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated approximately 35 km from the district headquarters, Hamirpur, with Barsar serving as the sub-district headquarters for Barni.

Geography

Barni village spans a total geographical area of 39.96 hectares.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Barni has a total population of 251 individuals, comprising 110 males and 141 females. The village has 52 households. The child population (age 0–6 years) stands at 32, accounting for 12.75% of the total population. The sex ratio is notably high at 1,282 females per 1,000 males, surpassing the Himachal Pradesh state average of 972. The child sex ratio is 1,286 females per 1,000 males, also higher than the state average of 909.

Literacy

Barni exhibits a high literacy rate of 91.78%, which is above the Himachal Pradesh state average of 82.80%. Male literacy is at 98.96%, while female literacy stands at 86.18%.

Administration

As per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act, Barni is administered by a

sarpanch A sarpanch, gram pradhan, mukhiya, or president is a decision-maker, elected by the village-level constitutional body of local self-government called the gram sabha (village government) in India. The sarpanch, together with other elected panchay ...

, who is an elected representative of the village. The village is part of the Baliah Panchayat and falls under the Barsar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency.

Economy

The primary occupation in Barni is agriculture. Out of the total working population of 118, 60 individuals are cultivators (owners or co-owners), while 5 are marginal workers. The majority of the workforce is engaged in agriculture-related activities.

Community and social structure

Barni has a significant Scheduled Caste (SC) population, comprising 16.33% of the total population. There are no Scheduled Tribe (ST) residents in the village.

Connectivity

Barni is well-connected by public and private bus services. The nearest railway station is located within a 10 km radius, facilitating easy access to nearby towns and cities.

Nearby villages

Adjacent villages to Barni include: * Ghamarwin * Harma * Baroli * Bhakreri * Birswin * Rahil * Kaswar * Baggi * Lohane * Kowa

References

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