Barua

Barua is a village located in Midnapore subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Midnapore are the district & sub-district headquarters of Barua village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Shiromoni is the gram panchayat of Barua village.

Here you can discover what makes Barua unique in its vibrant Midnapore-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Barua’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barua is 339370. The village spans a total geographical area of 225.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721102. Midnapur is nearest town to Barua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barua village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kharagpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Medinipur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barua

Population of Barua

According to the 2011 Census, Barua has a total population of about 3,877, with approximately 1,976 males and 1,901 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 465 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 431 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 936. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.72%, with male literacy at about 73.23% and female literacy near 66.07%. There are around 861 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barua

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barua. As per the 2011 stats, Barua had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barua

Knowing the nearby villages of Barua helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barua.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barua