Quick answer
Barra is a gram panchayat in Harpalpur block of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 67906, PIN code 241123). It has one revenue village: Bari (Barra). The Gram Pradhan is Nitish Kumar. It is in Sawaijpur assembly constituency (MLA: Madhavendra Pratap Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Hardoi Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Jai Prakash). It is about 35 km west of Hardoi district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Fatehgarh (15 km).
About Barra Gram Panchayat
Barra (बर्रा) is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Harpalpur block of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. Land and revenue work goes through Sawayajpur tehsil, and the district is part of the Lucknow Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 67906.
Bari (Barra) is the only revenue village in this panchayat. Its registered voters make up the Gram Sabha.
As the crow flies, Barra is about 35 km west of Hardoi headquarters. It’s about 6.3 km north-west of the middle of Harpalpur block. The nearest railway station is Fatehgarh, about 15 km away.
Barra is one of 63 gram panchayats in Harpalpur block and 1,306 in Hardoi district. For elections, Barra falls in the Sawaijpur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Sawayajpur tehsil.
Barra at a glance
| Name | Barra / बर्रा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 67906 |
| Block | Harpalpur |
| Tehsil | Sawayajpur |
| District | Hardoi |
| Division | Lucknow Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 1 |
| Assembly Constituency | Sawaijpur |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Hardoi |
| Gram Pradhan | Nitish Kumar |
| MLA | Madhavendra Pratap Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Jai Prakash (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| PIN code | 241123, 241402 |
| Coordinates | 27.3816° N, 79.7757° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Meena Singh |
Map of Barra
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Barra LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 38L-T97-8CJK. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Barra Gram Panchayat
Barra Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Bari (Barra) | – | 139760 |
Population of Barra
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Hardoi district, which Barra is part of:
| Rural population | 35,51,039 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 6,38,627 |
| Rural literacy rate | 63.4% |
| Rural sex ratio | 863 |
| Rural SC population share | 34.1% |
| Rural work participation | 32.6% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Hardoi district, where Barra is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Hardoi |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 55.0% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 26.5% |
| Institutional births | 73.9% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 63.3% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 44.5% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 59.7% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 29.0% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 55.7% |
| Households with electricity | 71.0% |
| Households with health insurance | 16.0% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.9% |
Work and livelihood
Hardoi district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Handloom. If you work in this trade in Barra, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Barra mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Administration
Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Barra is run by its elected Gram Pradhan, the Up-Pradhan and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) sent by the Harpalpur block office keeps the Parivar Register (family register), the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Barra | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Barra / Harpalpur | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Sawayajpur Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Harpalpur | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Harpalpur | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Sawayajpur | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Hardoi | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Hardoi | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Barra Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Barra is Nitish Kumar. Contact details for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are under office-bearers and contacts.
A Gram Pradhan is elected for five years. The Gram Pradhan calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Sawaijpur
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 1,14,089 |
| Vote share | 46.1% |
| Winning margin | 26,060 |
| Runner-up | Padamrag Singh Yadav |
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10
MP, Hardoi
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 4,86,798 |
| Vote share | 44.3% |
| Winning margin | 27,856 |
| Runner-up | Usha Verma |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Barra Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Barra is Nitish Kumar; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Meena Singh.
| Postal address | Barra, 241123 |
|---|
The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 1 other panchayat, so check which day they sit in Barra before you go.
Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?
Women's representation in Barra
Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.
- Women among ward members
- 36%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
4 of the 11 ward members of Barra are women (36%, slightly ahead of the block's 33%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 10 candidates stood for Pradhan in Barra, a seat reserved for Other Backward Classes. Ashok won with 49% of the votes, 234 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Other Backward Classes | Ashok | 49%, won by 234 votes |
| 2015 | Unreserved | Nitesh Kumar | 53% |
| 2010 | Scheduled Caste women | Rani | – |
| 2005 | Women | Satyavati | – |
Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Barra
In panchayat elections, voters of Barra vote at the polling centre listed below, as notified by the State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh. Polling centres are usually set up in government school buildings, so this list also points you to public buildings in the panchayat.
| Name |
|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Barra प्राथमिक पाठशाला बर्रा |
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office.
How Barra scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 41.5/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Barra scored 41.5 out of 100, ranking 56th of 63 panchayats in Harpalpur block (well behind the block average of 54.3). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Barra does best on “Good governance” (64.0) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (21.9). That 42-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2 of the nine theme scores are above the Harpalpur block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Barra
Schools in Barra, going by the records we have:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Barra प्राथमिक पाठशाला बर्रा | Primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Barra come under the block education officer (BEO) of Harpalpur. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Barra
If someone in Barra needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Hardoi and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Barra
The PIN code for Barra is most likely 241123, served by Aliganj Nankheria Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliganj Nankheria | Post Office | 241123 | 3.9 km |
| Khasaura | Post Office | 241402 | 4.4 km |
| Sawaijpur | Post Office | 241123 | 6.0 km |
Bank branches near Barra
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | Daheliya | BKID0007562 | 9.2 km |
| Central Bank of India | Lilwal | CBIN0282875 | 9.2 km |
| Indian Bank | Palia | IDIB000P535 | 9.2 km |
| State Bank of India | Harpalpur | SBIN0011183 | 9.2 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Bainti | BARB0BAINTI | 14 km |
See all bank branches in Harpalpur block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Barra
The easiest way to reach Barra by train is via Fatehgarh, about 15 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Harpalpur and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Bareilly Air Force Station, about 120 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardoi headquarters | District | 35 km | west |
| Harpalpur block (centre) | Block | 6.3 km | north-west |
| Fatehgarh (FGR) | Railway Station | 15 km | west |
| Yaqutganj (YAG) | Railway Station | 17 km | west |
| Kamalganj (KLJ) | Railway Station | 18 km | south-west |
| Bareilly Air Force Station | Airport | 120 km | north |
| Kanpur Airport | Airport | 126 km | south-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Barra is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 9.2 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 15 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 9.2 km away, a little farther than the Harpalpur block average of 8.2 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 15 km away (Fatehgarh). The nearest post office is about 3.9 km away, much farther than the block average of 2.5 km.
Places near Barra
The Gram Panchayats closest to Barra, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sirsa | Harpalpur | 1.2 km | south |
| Tithi Gaon | Harpalpur | 1.8 km | west |
| Chaudhariapur Husepur | Bilgram | 1.8 km | south-east |
| Bhupati Nagara | Harpalpur | 2.4 km | north |
| Khamaura | Harpalpur | 2.7 km | south |
| Nagra Choudharpur | Harpalpur | 2.7 km | south-west |
| Mirgawan Chodhariapur | Harpalpur | 2.9 km | east |
| Newada Chougwan | Harpalpur | 3.0 km | south-east |
Other Gram Panchayats in Harpalpur
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Barra or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
- For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Sawayajpur Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Hardoi, Tehsil Sawayajpur and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
- You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Harpalpur block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Harpalpur Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Barra gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Harpalpur block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Barra
Households in Barra can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Harpalpur block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Harpalpur block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Harpalpur block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Harpalpur block office |
Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Harpalpur block office |
Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Harpalpur block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Terrain and climate of Barra
- Elevation
- 138 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 904 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Barra sits about 138 metres above sea level, close to the Hardoi district average of 141 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Barra gets roughly 900 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September, slightly below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 10 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 1°C.
Land cover around Barra
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 92%
- Tree cover 3.0%
- Built-up land 2.4%
- Grass and scrub 2.7%
- Bare or sparse land 0.2%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 92% of the land within roughly 2 km of Barra under crops, 2% built up and 3% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Barra Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Barra Gram Panchayat?
Barra Gram Panchayat is in Harpalpur block of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Sawayajpur tehsil.
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Barra Gram Panchayat?
Nitish Kumar is the Gram Pradhan of Barra Gram Panchayat; phone 9604005660 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Barra?
Ashok won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Barra with 476 votes (49% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Nitish Kumar, though, so the post may have changed hands since.
How many villages are there in Barra Gram Panchayat?
Barra Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Bari (Barra).
Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Barra reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Barra was reserved for Other Backward Classes. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (Scheduled Caste women) and 2015 (unreserved). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.
What was the winning margin in the 2021 Gram Pradhan election of Barra?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Barra beat the runner-up by 234 votes (24.1% of valid votes). There were 10 candidates in the race, and 971 valid votes were cast.
Who was the Gram Pradhan of Barra before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Barra went to Nitesh Kumar (2015), Rani (2010) and Satyavati (2005). We matched these older results to today’s panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since, so treat them as a guide.
What was the voter turnout in Barra in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Barra was 87% in the 2015 panchayat election.
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How many ward members are there in Barra Gram Panchayat?
Barra Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women (36%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
Who is the panchayat secretary of Barra?
Meena Singh is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Barra; phone 8318289750 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 2 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Barra.
Which assembly constituency does Barra come under?
Barra comes under the Sawaijpur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Barra?
The MLA for Sawaijpur is Madhavendra Pratap Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,14,089 votes (46.1%) and won by 26,060 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barra in?
Barra is in the Hardoi Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Barra?
The Member of Parliament for Hardoi is Jai Prakash (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,86,798 votes (44.3%) and won by 27,856 votes.
What is the LGD code of Barra Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Barra Gram Panchayat is 67906. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Barra?
Addresses in Barra usually carry one of these PIN codes: 241123, 241402. The nearest post office is Aliganj Nankheria (PIN 241123), about 3.9 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Barra, 241123.
What is the DIGIPIN of Barra?
The DIGIPIN for Barra is 38L-T97-8CJK. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Barra from Hardoi?
Barra is about 35 km west of Hardoi district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Harpalpur block, it is about 6.3 km north-west.
Which is the nearest railway station to Barra?
The nearest railway station to Barra is Fatehgarh (FGR), about 15 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Yaqutganj (YAG), 17 km; Kamalganj (KLJ), 18 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Barra?
The nearest airport to Barra is Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK), about 120 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Kanpur Airport (KNU), about 126 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Barra, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Barra is Bank of India, Daheliya (IFSC BKID0007562), roughly 9.2 km away. Other branches nearby: Central Bank of India, Lilwal (IFSC CBIN0282875) and Indian Bank, Palia (IFSC IDIB000P535). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Where are the polling centres of Barra?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Barra: Prathamik Pathashala Barra.
Which schools are there in Barra?
There is 1 government school building on record in Barra: Prathamik Pathashala Barra. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.
Which gram panchayats are near Barra?
The closest gram panchayats to Barra, as the crow flies, are Sirsa (1.2 km), Tithi Gaon (1.8 km), Chaudhariapur Husepur (1.8 km), Bhupati Nagara (2.4 km) and Khamaura (2.7 km).
How can I complain about work in Barra Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Harpalpur block, or file it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Barra get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Hardoi and Tehsil Sawayajpur, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Sawayajpur Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Barra?
In Barra, the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) registers births and deaths and also keeps the Parivar Register (family register). Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. For a certified Parivar Register (family register) copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Barra?
Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Barra, the Lekhpal of Sawayajpur tehsil checks the application and the Tehsildar / SDM issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Barra?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Harpalpur block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Harpalpur verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Barra?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Hardoi, block Harpalpur and panchayat Barra to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Harpalpur block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Barra meet?
The Gram Sabha of Barra must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests), and the Gram Pradhan calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Barra?
The State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh (sec.up.nic.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Harpalpur block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Barra is in the Sawaijpur assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Barra Gram Panchayat?
Barra Gram Panchayat scored 41.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 56th of 63 panchayats in Harpalpur block.
What is the altitude of Barra above sea level?
Barra is about 138 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 10 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Barra get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Barra gets about 900 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Barra?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Barra, the land is 92% cropland, 3% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
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