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

According to the 2011 Census, Baruan village had a total population of 910 people, including 461 males and 449 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.39%, with male literacy at 89.51% and female literacy at 66.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

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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