Barana - Asind, Bhilwara

Barana is a village situated in the Asind tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Asind and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhilwara. Barana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barana is 094699. The village covers a total geographical area of 2065.69 hectares and falls under the 311301 pincode. Asind is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Barana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barana

According to the 2011 Census, Barana village had a total population of 2,575 people, including 1,296 males and 1,279 females, living in 555 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.75%, with male literacy at 74.18% and female literacy at 43.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Barana

Barana 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 Barana

Barana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raila Road, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asind to Barana is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Barana is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barana

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

Health Facilities in Barana

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

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