Barua

Barua is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.8km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Barua village. As per 2009 stats, Altapur I is the gram panchayat of Barua village.

Here you can discover what makes Barua unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur 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 309570. The village spans a total geographical area of 148.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733201. Raiganj is nearest town to Barua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km 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 Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj 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 1,613, with approximately 821 males and 792 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 373 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 63. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.18%, with male literacy at about 54.69% and female literacy near 39.39%. There are around 257 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