Baraut - Handia, Prayagraj

Baraut is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Handia and around 45 km from Allahabad. Baraut village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraut is 163116. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.28 hectares and falls under the 221502 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Baraut

According to the 2011 Census, Baraut village had a total population of 8,508 people, including 4,427 males and 4,081 females, living in 1,152 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.82%, with male literacy at 84.36% and female literacy at 62.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 750, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraut

Baraut 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 Baraut

Baraut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhiti, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Baraut is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Baraut is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraut

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

Health Facilities in Baraut

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

FAQs about Baraut