Barui - Kharagpur, Munger

Barui is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Barui village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barui is 243013. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Barui village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barui

According to the 2011 Census, Barui village had a total population of 3,113 people, including 1,671 males and 1,442 females, living in 565 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.07%, with male literacy at 56.40% and female literacy at 38.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Barui

Barui 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 Barui

Barui is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamarganj, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Barui is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Barui is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barui

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

Health Facilities in Barui

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

FAQs about Barui