Barana(Thar) - Palera, Tikamgarh

Barana(Thar) is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Barana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barana(Thar) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barana(Thar) is 456953. The village covers a total geographical area of 896.3 hectares and falls under the 472221 pincode. Tikamgarh is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Barana(Thar)

According to the 2011 Census, Barana(Thar) village had a total population of 2,357 people, including 1,213 males and 1,144 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.50%, with male literacy at 85.47% and female literacy at 62.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 640, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Barana(Thar)

Barana(Thar) 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 Barana(Thar)

Barana(Thar) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mau Ranipur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikamgarh to Barana(Thar) is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barana(Thar)

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

Health Facilities in Barana(Thar)

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

FAQs about Barana(Thar)