Barul - Kandhar, Nanded

Barul is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Barul village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barul is 545374. The village covers a total geographical area of 1066 hectares and falls under the 431746 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Barul

According to the 2011 Census, Barul village had a total population of 4,674 people, including 2,368 males and 2,306 females, living in 968 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.12%, with male literacy at 85.08% and female literacy at 67.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,018, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Barul

Barul 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 Barul

Barul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Huzur Sahib Nanded, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Barul is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Barul is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barul

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

Health Facilities in Barul

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

FAQs about Barul