Baruan

Baruan is a village located in Anandapur tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Anandapur (tehsildar office) and 92km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Kantipal is the gram panchayat of Baruan village.

Here you can discover what makes Baruan unique in its vibrant Anandapur-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Baruan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Baruan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baruan is 387041. The village spans a total geographical area of 289 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758021. Anandapur is nearest town to Baruan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baruan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Anandapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baruan

Population of Baruan

According to the 2011 Census, Baruan has a total population of about 973, with approximately 478 males and 495 females. The sex ratio is around 1035 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 147 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 37 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 843. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.46%, with male literacy at about 62.34% and female literacy near 38.99%. There are around 230 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baruan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baruan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Baruan. As per the 2011 stats, Baruan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Baruan

Knowing the nearby villages of Baruan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Baruan.

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