About Barela

Barela is a town and a nagar panchayat in Jabalpur district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Barela is located at 2306N 8003E / 23.1N 80.05E / 23.1; 80.05. It has an average elevation of 405metres (1328feet). As of 2001 India census, Barela had a population of 10,874. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Barela has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.