Baur - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Baur is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Kapkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baur is 490502. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.71 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Baur

As per Census 2011, Baur village has a total population of 348 people, consisting of 198 males and 150 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 757 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 247 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baur

Baur 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 Baur

Baur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Baur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Baur is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baur

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

Health Facilities in Baur

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

FAQs about Baur