Baruwala - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Baruwala is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Baruwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baruwala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baruwala is 038516. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.23 hectares and falls under the 140115 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Baruwala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the S.a.s.nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baruwala

According to the 2011 Census, Baruwala village had a total population of 785 people, including 421 males and 364 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.97%, with male literacy at 88.86% and female literacy at 65.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Baruwala

Baruwala 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 Baruwala

Baruwala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kiratpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Baruwala is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baruwala

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

Health Facilities in Baruwala

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

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