Baruva - Sompeta, Srikakulam

Baruva is a village situated in the Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sompeta and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Baruva village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baruva is 580503. The village covers a total geographical area of 629 hectares and falls under the 532263 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Baruva village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Baruva

According to the 2011 Census, Baruva village had a total population of 5,795 people, including 2,768 males and 3,027 females, living in 1,518 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.23%, with male literacy at 79.33% and female literacy at 54.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 445, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baruva

Baruva is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Baruva

Baruva is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baruva, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 156.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Baruva is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Baruva is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baruva

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baruva village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Baruva

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baruva village are given below:

FAQs about Baruva