Barur

Barur is a village located in Sagar taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Sagar (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Baruru is the gram panchayat of Barur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barur is 607225. The village spans a total geographical area of 1086.32 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577431. Sagar is nearest town to Barur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barur 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 Barur

Population of Barur

According to the 2011 Census, Barur has a total population of about 602, with approximately 300 males and 302 females. The sex ratio is around 1006 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 48 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.94%, with male literacy at about 77.33% and female literacy near 60.60%. There are around 151 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barur

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

Nearby Villages of Barur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barur