Baruve

Baruve is a village located in Hosanagara taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Hosanagara (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Reppanpete is the gram panchayat of Baruve village.

Here you can discover what makes Baruve unique in its vibrant Hosanagara-Shimoga region. You’ll see Baruve’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 Baruve

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baruve is 607950. The village spans a total geographical area of 422.73 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577426. Hosanagara is nearest town to Baruve village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baruve 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 Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baruve

Population of Baruve

According to the 2011 Census, Baruve has a total population of about 3,476, with approximately 1,704 males and 1,772 females. The sex ratio is around 1039 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 378 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 530 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 41. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.41%, with male literacy at about 82.98% and female literacy near 77.93%. There are around 845 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baruve's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baruve

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

Nearby Villages of Baruve

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

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