Barur - Sagar, Shivamogga

Barur is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Sagar and around 70 km from Shimoga. Baruru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barur is 607225. The village covers a total geographical area of 1086.32 hectares and falls under the 577431 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Barur

As per Census 2011, Barur village has a total population of 602 people, consisting of 300 males and 302 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 415 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barur

Barur 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 Barur

Barur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sagar Jambagaru, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Barur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Barur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barur

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

Health Facilities in Barur

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

FAQs about Barur