Baraul - Bhatgaon, Surajpur

Baraul is a village situated in the Bhatgaon tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Bhaiyathan and around 48 km from Ambikapur. Baraul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraul is 432772. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.35 hectares and falls under the 497231 pincode. Bhatgaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Baraul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baraul

According to the 2011 Census, Baraul village had a total population of 1,081 people, including 569 males and 512 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.92%, with male literacy at 68.82% and female literacy at 45.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraul

Baraul 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 Baraul

Public transport in the Baraul is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karonji, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatgaon to Baraul is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Baraul is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraul

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

Health Facilities in Baraul

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

FAQs about Baraul