Berua - Silwani, Raisen

Berua is a village situated in the Silwani tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silwani and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Berua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berua is 484937. The village covers a total geographical area of 367 hectares and falls under the 464886 pincode. Silwani is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Berua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Berua

According to the 2011 Census, Berua village had a total population of 441 people, including 233 males and 208 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.00%, with male literacy at 91.79% and female literacy at 85.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population441233208
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502624
Scheduled Castes (SC)442717
Scheduled Tribes (ST)533023
Literate Population348190158
Illiterate Population934350

Nearby Villages of Berua

Berua 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khamraiya KalanSouth-East1.50 km
HatodaNorth1.81 km
RahmaSouth-West1.87 km
JamuniyaEast2.05 km
Chandan PipaliyaWest2.56 km
BigharraNorth-East3.12 km
ChoukaNorth-West3.21 km
ChirchitaEast3.42 km
Kunwar KhediSouth-East3.54 km
BitaliSouth3.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Berua

Berua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silwani to Berua is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Berua is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Berua

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

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

FAQs about Berua

Where is Berua located?

Berua village is located in Silwani Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Berua?

Berua is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Berua?

The pincode of Berua is 464886.

What is the population of Berua?

Berua had a total population of 441, including 233 males and 208 females.

How many households are there in Berua?

Berua had 108 households.

What is the literacy rate in Berua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Berua was 89.00%. Male literacy was 91.79% and female literacy was 85.87%.