Baru - Tamar I, Ranchi

Baru is a village situated in the Tamar I subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Amlesha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baru is 374674. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

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

Population of Baru

As per Census 2011, Baru village has a total population of 300 people, consisting of 147 males and 153 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 196 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 237 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baru are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population300147153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311714
Scheduled Castes (SC)632835
Scheduled Tribes (ST)237119118
Literate Population19611284
Illiterate Population1043569

Nearby Villages of Baru

Baru 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SarmaliNorth1.44 km
SosodihNorth-East1.59 km
AmhesaSouth-West2.07 km
PeraidihNorth-West2.29 km
DulmiNorth-East2.56 km
BabaikundiSouth2.60 km
BirgaonSouth-East2.99 km
RagrabarangaEast3.31 km
JegodakaiEast3.36 km
DiuriSouth3.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baru

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Baru. The nearest railway station is Tiraldih, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Baru is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Baru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Baru

Where is Baru located?

Baru village is located in Tamar I Subdivision, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baru?

The Gram Panchayat of Baru is Amlesha.

What is the pincode of Baru?

The pincode of Baru is 834001.

What is the population of Baru?

Baru has a total population of 300, including 147 males and 153 females.

How many households are there in Baru?

There are 72 households in Baru.

What is the literacy rate in Baru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baru is 65.33%. Male literacy is 76.19% and female literacy is 54.90%.