Baroo - Bap, Phalodi

Baroo is a village situated in the Bap tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 75 km from Phalodi and around 215 km from Jodhpur. Baroo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baroo is 083971. The village covers a total geographical area of 14966 hectares and falls under the 342301 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Baroo

According to the 2011 Census, Baroo village had a total population of 3,782 people, including 2,014 males and 1,768 females, living in 593 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.87%, with male literacy at 60.93% and female literacy at 26.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,091, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Baroo

Baroo 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 Baroo

Public transport in the Baroo is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramdevra, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Baroo is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Baroo is about 215 km, with the usual travel time around ~6.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baroo

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

Health Facilities in Baroo

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

FAQs about Baroo