Baruan - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Baruan is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baruan(b) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baruan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baruan is 402538. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Kamakhyanagar 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 1,323 people, consisting of 669 males and 654 females. The village has 290 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,101 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 326 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,323669654
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1287157
Scheduled Castes (SC)326147179
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population1,101576525
Illiterate Population22293129

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KansaragodaNorth-West0.84 km
Khoksa(r)North1.45 km
MaluagodaNorth-West1.87 km
BalipadaSouth-West2.01 km
Khoksa(l)North2.03 km
BrahmankhantakholNorth-East2.07 km
KainsiriSouth-East2.17 km
BasudeipurSouth2.18 km
PalasapithiaSouth-West2.28 km
DhalapadaEast2.65 km

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 Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Baruan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Baruan is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Baruan

Where is Baruan located?

Baruan village is located in Bhuban Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baruan?

The Gram Panchayat of Baruan is Baruan(b).

What is the pincode of Baruan?

The pincode of Baruan is 759024.

What is the population of Baruan?

Baruan has a total population of 1,323, including 669 males and 654 females.

How many households are there in Baruan?

There are 290 households in Baruan.

What is the literacy rate in Baruan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baruan is 83.22%. Male literacy is 86.10% and female literacy is 80.28%.