Barud - Chhaigaon Makhan, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Barud is a village situated in the Chhaigaon Makhan tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Khandwa and around 25 km from Khandwa. Barud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barud is 505815. The village covers a total geographical area of 2899 hectares and falls under the 450771 pincode. Khandwa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Barud

As per Census 2011, Barud village has a total population of 5,638 people, consisting of 2,942 males and 2,696 females. The village has 1,228 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 877 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,817 literate and 2,821 illiterate residents. Additionally, 609 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,406 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,6382,9422,696
Child Population (0–6 yrs)877482395
Scheduled Castes (SC)609312297
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,406736670
Literate Population2,8171,7071,110
Illiterate Population2,8211,2351,586

Nearby Villages of Barud

Barud is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Barud

Barud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandwa to Barud is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barud

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barud

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Barud

Where is Barud located?

Barud village is located in Chhaigaon Makhan Tehsil, Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barud?

Barud is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barud?

The pincode of Barud is 450771.

What is the population of Barud?

Barud has a total population of 5,638, including 2,942 males and 2,696 females.

How many households are there in Barud?

There are 1,228 households in Barud.

What is the literacy rate in Barud?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barud is 49.96%. Male literacy is 58.02% and female literacy is 41.17%.