Barui - Maira Mandrian, Jammu

Barui is a village situated in the Maira Mandrian tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 11 km from Akhnoor and around 39 km from Jammu. Baruie serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barui village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barui is 005465. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.9 hectares and falls under the 181201 pincode. Akhnoor is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Barui

According to the 2011 Census, Barui village had a total population of 1,266 people, including 629 males and 637 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.12%, with male literacy at 82.54% and female literacy at 62.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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 van services. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akhnoor to Barui is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Barui is about 39 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 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