Baruan - Kaniha, Angul

Baruan is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Samal Barrage and around 46 km from Anugul . Kuilei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baruan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baruan is 403886. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Baruan

As per Census 2011, Baruan village has a total population of 910 people, consisting of 461 males and 449 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 631 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 364 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baruan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baruan

Baruan 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 Baruan

Baruan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Baruan is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Baruan is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baruan

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

Health Facilities in Baruan

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

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