Barud

Barud is a village located in Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Katangi (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Balaghat. As per 2009 stats, Barud village is also a gram panchayat.

Barud has its own place in the vibrant Balaghat region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Barud

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barud is 497282. The village spans a total geographical area of 378.12 hectares. Katangi is nearest town to Barud village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Barud

Below is a concise population overview of Barud as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,723 813 910
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 194 88 106
Scheduled Castes (SC) 501 230 271
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 138 68 70
Literate Population 1,239 642 597
Illiterate Population 484 171 313

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barud village:

  • The total population of Barud village is around 1,723, including approximately 813 males and 910 females, with a sex ratio of 1119 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 194 children aged 0–6 years in Barud village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barud village has 501 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 138 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Barud village is about 71.91%, with male literacy at 78.97% and female literacy at 65.60%.
  • There are around 390 households in Barud village.

Connectivity of Barud

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Barud

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

Bhajiyapar Bhajiyapar Mal Chirchira Tekadi Sirpur Lakhanwada Agri Jam Lohagri Ryt Arjuni Jarah Mohgaon

Frequently Asked Questions about Barud

Where is Barud located?
Barud village is situated in Katangi Tehsil, within the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barud?
Barud serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Barud as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barud is 1,723, with 813 males and 910 females.
How many households are there in Barud as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barud village has a total of 390 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barud as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barud is 71.91%. The male literacy rate is 78.97%, while the female literacy rate is 65.60%.