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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Baroor village has a total population of 452 people, consisting of 220 males and 232 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 87 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population452220232
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452817
Literate Population365178187
Illiterate Population874245

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PadageriNorth1.63 km
KangodWest1.76 km
KulveEast2.19 km
BetkoppaNorth-West2.20 km
GirgaddeSouth-East2.37 km
KalkaiNorth-West2.81 km
KageriNorth-East2.84 km
HannonduguddeSouth-West2.84 km
JaganalliSouth3.08 km
MashigaddeWest3.26 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Baroor

Where is Baroor located?

Baroor village is located in Sirsi Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baroor?

The Gram Panchayat of Baroor is Kulave.

What is the pincode of Baroor?

The pincode of Baroor is 581403.

What is the population of Baroor?

Baroor has a total population of 452, including 220 males and 232 females.

How many households are there in Baroor?

There are 96 households in Baroor.

What is the literacy rate in Baroor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baroor is 80.75%. Male literacy is 80.91% and female literacy is 80.60%.