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

According to the 2011 Census, Baur village had a total population of 348 people, including 198 males and 150 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 758 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.91%, with male literacy at 82.87% and female literacy at 73.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

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