Barur - Pochampalli, Krishnagiri

Barur is a village situated in the Pochampalli taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pochampalli and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Barur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barur is 644148. The village covers a total geographical area of 749.11 hectares and falls under the 635201 pincode. Nagojanahalli is the nearest town.

Barur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bargur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnagiri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barur

According to the 2011 Census, Barur village had a total population of 4,081 people, including 2,039 males and 2,042 females, living in 1,069 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.68%, with male literacy at 86.59% and female literacy at 66.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 645.

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

Nearby Villages of Barur

Barur 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 Barur

Barur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dasampatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Barur is about 27 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 Barur

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

Health Facilities in Barur

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

FAQs about Barur