Barauli, Bihar
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Barauli | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Barauli Location in India | |
| Coordinates: 26°24′N 84°35′E / 26.4°N 84.58°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Gopalganj |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Nagar Panchayat Barauli |
| Area | |
• Total | 22 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 41,877 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
| Vehicle registration | BR28 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Gopalganj |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Barauli |
Barauli is a town and a notified area in Gopalganj district in the state of Bihar, India.
Geography
Barauli is located at 26°24′N 84°35′E / 26.4°N 84.58°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 65 metres (213 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Barauli had a population of 34,643. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Barauli has an average literacy rate of 41%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 64% of the males and 36% of females literate. About 20% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The Barauli Nagar Panchayat has population of 41,877 of which 20,806 are males while 21,071 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 7095 which is 16.94 % of total population of Barauli (NP). In Barauli Nagar Panchayat, Female Sex Ratio is of 1013 against state average of 918. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Barauli is around 976 compared to Bihar state average of 935. Literacy rate of Barauli city is 67.80 % higher than state average of 61.80 %. In Barauli, Male literacy is around 77.89 % while female literacy rate is 57.91 %. Barauli Nagar Panchayat has total administration over 6,482 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Nagar Panchayat limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.[3]
Education In Barauli
Barauli holds seat for many government & private school and colleges. Some of them are present from pre-independence.
1. High School Barauli
2.Middle School Barauli
3.National College Barauli
4.B.B.C. Barauli
5.Carmel Mission High School
6.New Heights Academy
7.Children Growing Mission School
8.Life Skill Public School
Barauli also holds seats for many reputed private coaching institutes.
1. Accent Tutorials
2. Science Coaching Center
3. IHNC
4. IACT
Barauli also has a private Homeopathic Medical College. [4]
WARDS
The Barauli city is divided into 21 wards for which elections are held every 5 years.[5]
Temples And Mosque
Barauli has many temples and mosque some of them are listed below,
1. Sai Mandir
2. Thana Mor Durga Mandir
3. Nakto Bhawani Mandir
4. Jama Masjid Barauli
5. Dak Baba Shiv Mandir
6. Bajar Wali Durga G
7. Tukar Baba Mandir
8. Prem Nagar Ashram[6]
Work Profile
Out of total population, 10,068 were engaged in work or business activity. Of this 8,454 were males while 1,614 were females. In census survey, worker is defined as person who does business, job, service, and cultivator and labour activity. Of total 10068 working population, 72.18 % were engaged in Main Work while 27.82 % of total workers were engaged in Marginal Work.[7]
Transportation And Roads
NH28 Passes Barauli, alongwith SH48 and SH 97. BArauli is well connected by Roads and Railways. It also serves a seat for a railway station on CHHAPRA-THAWE railroot named Ratansarai.[8]
Places To Visit
Barauli is a beautiful town located near Gandak. Some of the tourist attraction are
1.Prem Nagar Ashram
2.Pathar Wali Durgra G
3.Nakto Mandir
4.Barauli Market [9]
Economy
Agriculture is the main source of income, with rice, wheat, pulses, fruits and vegetables being the main crop. Agriculture is the primary activity although tourism in nearby places like Areraj, Thawe and Keshria boosts economy of this town. This town supplies agricultural products like cauliflower, potato, mustard seed and other vegetables to neighbouring states. Although the economy is mainly based on agricultural products, Crackers are also manufactured in household industries.
References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Barauli
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ Census of india 2011
- ^ Local Peoplle & Google Maps
- ^ http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801328-barauli-bihar.html
- ^ Local People
- ^ Census 2011
- ^ Google Maps
- ^ Local People