Baroor - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Baroor is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kulave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baroor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baroor is 603247. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.63 hectares and falls under the 581403 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baroor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sirsi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baroor

According to the 2011 Census, Baroor village had a total population of 452 people, including 220 males and 232 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.68%, with male literacy at 92.71% and female literacy at 86.98%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baroor

Baroor 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 Baroor

Baroor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Baroor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Baroor is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baroor

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

Health Facilities in Baroor

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

FAQs about Baroor