Barana - Handia, Prayagraj

Barana is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Handia and around 61 km from Allahabad. Jhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barana is 162621. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.89 hectares and falls under the 212405 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Barana

As per Census 2011, Barana village has a total population of 804 people, consisting of 393 males and 411 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 450 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 248 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barana are given below:

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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarai Kansrai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Barana is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of 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:

FAQs about Barana