Baruwa - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Baruwa is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Basahata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baruwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baruwa is 201397. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.91 hectares and falls under the 222202 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Baruwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Baruwa

According to the 2011 Census, Baruwa village had a total population of 789 people, including 356 males and 433 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,216 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.98%, with male literacy at 67.37% and female literacy at 41.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Baruwa

Baruwa 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 Baruwa

Baruwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarauna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Baruwa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Baruwa is about 37 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 Baruwa

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

Health Facilities in Baruwa

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

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