Baru

Baru is a village located in Pachhad tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 70km away from district headquarter Sarahan. Sarahan is the sub-district headquarter of Baru village. As per 2009 stats, Mangrah is the gram panchayat of Baru village.

Here you can discover what makes Baru unique in its vibrant Pachhad-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Baru’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Baru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baru is 022861. The village spans a total geographical area of 200 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173024. Solan is nearest town to Baru village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Baru village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pachhad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baru

Population of Baru

According to the 2011 Census, Baru has a total population of about 210, with approximately 113 males and 97 females. The sex ratio is around 858 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 25 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 116 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.62%, with male literacy at about 65.49% and female literacy near 48.45%. There are around 43 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baru

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Baru. As per the 2011 stats, Baru had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Baru

Knowing the nearby villages of Baru helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Baru.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baru