Barua

Barua is a village located in Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Vijayraghavgarh (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Katni. As per 2009 stats, Rohaniya is the gram panchayat of Barua village.

Barua has its own place in the vibrant Katni 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 Barua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barua is 488547. The village spans a total geographical area of 307.71 hectares. Vijayraghavgarh is nearest town to Barua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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Population of Barua

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 796 426 370
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 144 77 67
Scheduled Castes (SC) 55 32 23
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 471 297 174
Illiterate Population 325 129 196

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

  • The total population of Barua village is around 796, including approximately 426 males and 370 females, with a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 144 children aged 0–6 years in Barua village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barua village has 55 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Barua village is about 59.17%, with male literacy at 69.72% and female literacy at 47.03%.
  • There are around 167 households in Barua village.

Connectivity of Barua

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Barua

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

Goindra Barhata Pureni Rajarwara Rohaniya Barhati Ghunaur Ghughari Chapna Hatheda Dadauri

Frequently Asked Questions about Barua

Where is Barua located?
Barua village is situated in Vijayraghavgarh Tehsil, within the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barua?
The Gram Panchayat of Barua is Rohaniya (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Barua as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barua is 796, with 426 males and 370 females.
How many households are there in Barua as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barua village has a total of 167 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barua as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barua is 59.17%. The male literacy rate is 69.72%, while the female literacy rate is 47.03%.