Baruha Village Overview
Baruha is a village in Kalna I tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 19.2 km from Kalna tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Begpur is the Gram Panchayat for Baruha village.
The sections below provide essential information about Baruha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Baruha is 320401. The village covers a geographical area of 140.85 hectares and has a pincode of 713422. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Location Map of Baruha
Population & Demographics of Baruha
This section provides population and demographic details of Baruha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 721 | 390 | 331 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 65 | 36 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 203 | 109 | 94 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 65 | 34 | 31 |
| Literate Population | 492 | 288 | 204 |
| Illiterate Population | 229 | 102 | 127 |
Key population details of Baruha village are given below:
- Baruha village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 721, including approximately 390 males and 331 females, with a sex ratio of 848 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 203 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 65 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Baruha village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.24%.
- There are around 166 households in Baruha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Baruha
Transport facilities help residents of Baruha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Baruha
The following villages are located close to Baruha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baruha
- Where is Baruha located?
- Baruha village is located in Kalna I Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Baruha?
- The Gram Panchayat of Baruha is Begpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Baruha?
- The pincode of Baruha is 713422.
- What is the population of Baruha?
- Baruha has a total population of 721, including 390 males and 331 females.
- How many households are there in Baruha?
- There are 166 households in Baruha.
- What is the literacy rate in Baruha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baruha is 68.24%. Male literacy is 73.85% and female literacy is 61.63%.