Barukata - Mayong, Marigaon

Barukata is a village situated in the Mayong subdivision of Marigaon district, Assam. It is located approximately 45 km from Mayong and around 19 km from Morigaon. Manaha serves as the Gaon Panchayat for Barukata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barukata is 283543. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.9 hectares and falls under the 782413 pincode. Jagiroad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Barukata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagiroad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barukata

According to the 2011 Census, Barukata village had a total population of 1,444 people, including 735 males and 709 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.56%, with male literacy at 90.56% and female literacy at 74.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,119.

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

Nearby Villages of Barukata

Barukata 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 Barukata

Barukata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aujari, while the nearest airport is Shillong Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagiroad to Barukata is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Morigaon to Barukata is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barukata

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

Health Facilities in Barukata

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

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