Baraon - Chakia, Chandauli

Baraon is a village situated in the Chakia tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakia and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Baraon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraon is 208172. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.94 hectares and falls under the 232118 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Baraon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Baraon

According to the 2011 Census, Baraon village had a total population of 1,935 people, including 979 males and 956 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.11%, with male literacy at 79.43% and female literacy at 56.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraon

Baraon 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 Baraon

Baraon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saidraja, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Baraon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Baraon is about 30 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 Baraon

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

Health Facilities in Baraon

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

FAQs about Baraon