Bariar - Bhulath, Kapurthala

Bariar is a village situated in the Bhulath tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhulath and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Bariyar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bariar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bariar is 029068. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.44 hectares and falls under the 144621 pincode. Begowal is the nearest town.

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

Population of Bariar

According to the 2011 Census, Bariar village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 591 males and 642 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.94%, with male literacy at 79.44% and female literacy at 74.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Bariar

Bariar 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 Bariar

Bariar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Cholang, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Bariar is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bariar

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

Health Facilities in Bariar

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

FAQs about Bariar