Baru - Dharni, Amravati

Baru is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Zapal serves as the Village Panchayat for Baru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baru is 531452. The village covers a total geographical area of 925.68 hectares and falls under the 444702 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

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

Population of Baru

According to the 2011 Census, Baru village had a total population of 1,154 people, including 573 males and 581 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.82%, with male literacy at 77.98% and female literacy at 61.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 892.

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

Nearby Villages of Baru

Baru 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 Baru

Baru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dabka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Baru is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Baru is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baru

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

Health Facilities in Baru

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

FAQs about Baru