Baranw - Rajpur, Rohtas

Baranw is a village situated in the Rajpur subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Barawn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baranw village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baranw is 251483. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 802217 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Baranw

According to the 2011 Census, Baranw village had a total population of 1,230 people, including 652 males and 578 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.31%, with male literacy at 92.35% and female literacy at 77.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Baranw

Baranw 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 Baranw

Baranw is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garhnokha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Baranw is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Baranw is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baranw

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

Health Facilities in Baranw

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

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