Barul - Harrai, Chhindwara

Barul is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Bargi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barul is 494180. The village covers a total geographical area of 512.66 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Barul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barul

According to the 2011 Census, Barul village had a total population of 633 people, including 325 males and 308 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.03%, with male literacy at 75.37% and female literacy at 52.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Barul

Barul 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 Barul

Barul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Barul is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Barul is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barul

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

Health Facilities in Barul

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

FAQs about Barul