Barual - Kurwai, Vidisha

Barual is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Barual village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barual is 481060. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.78 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Barual

According to the 2011 Census, Barual village had a total population of 1,426 people, including 744 males and 682 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.20%, with male literacy at 90.31% and female literacy at 71.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 507, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Barual

Barual 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 Barual

Public transport in the Barual is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Barual is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Barual is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barual

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

Health Facilities in Barual

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

FAQs about Barual