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

According to the 2011 Census, Baruan village had a total population of 1,323 people, including 669 males and 654 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.13%, with male literacy at 96.32% and female literacy at 87.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

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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