Barandua - Hoshangabad, Narmadapuram

Barandua is a village situated in the Hoshangabad tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Hoshangabad and around 30 km from Hoshangabad. Talnagari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barandua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barandua is 487415. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.52 hectares and falls under the 461221 pincode. Hoshangabad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Barandua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hoshangabad Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Barandua

According to the 2011 Census, Barandua village had a total population of 894 people, including 464 males and 430 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.59%, with male literacy at 75.84% and female literacy at 49.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Barandua

Barandua 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 Barandua

Barandua 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 Budni, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hoshangabad to Barandua is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barandua

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

Health Facilities in Barandua

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

FAQs about Barandua