Barua - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Barua is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Baruwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barua is 457439. The village covers a total geographical area of 1004.5 hectares and falls under the 471516 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Barua

According to the 2011 Census, Barua village had a total population of 1,765 people, including 991 males and 774 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 781 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.76%, with male literacy at 64.67% and female literacy at 41.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 657.

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

Nearby Villages of Barua

Barua 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 Barua

Barua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khairar Jn, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Barua is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Barua is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barua

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

Health Facilities in Barua

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

FAQs about Barua