Baraua - Lahar, Bhind

Baraua is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Baroua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baraua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraua is 453626. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.91 hectares and falls under the 477447 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Baraua

As per Census 2011, Baraua village has a total population of 1,351 people, consisting of 762 males and 589 females. The village has 319 households and a sex ratio of 772 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 785 literate and 566 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraua

Baraua 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 Baraua

Baraua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lahar to Baraua is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Baraua is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraua

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

Health Facilities in Baraua

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

FAQs about Baraua