Baruna village, Paliganj block | Pincode 801110

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Baruna is a small village in Paliganj mandal, Patna district, Bihar, with a population of 156 in 16 households. The literacy rate is 21.2%.

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LGD code: 245715
Pincode: 801110
Post office: Paliganj
Population: 156
Households: 16
Literacy rate: 21.2%
Sex ratio: 773 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 85
Distance to district centre: 185 km
Distance to mandal centre: 141 km
Distance to Patna: 107 km
Distance to Kolkata: 548 km
Nearest railway station: Baruna · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Majhwari · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Baruna compares

By population, Baruna ranks #114 of 118 villages in Paliganj mandal.

Literacy rate

21.2%

−29.7% vs mandal average

Baruna: 21.2%
Paliganj mandal: 50.9%
Patna district: 59.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

773

−173 vs mandal average

Baruna: 773
Paliganj mandal: 946

Household size

people per home

9.8

+3.4 vs mandal average

Baruna: 9.8
Paliganj mandal: 6.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Baruna at a glance

Baruna is a village of 156 people in 16 households (Census 2011) in Paliganj block, Patna district, Bihar, the 114th-largest of 118 villages in Paliganj block. Literacy is 21%, 30 points below the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 773 women per 1,000 men. It lies 185 km from the Patna district centre, 11 km from Itarhi, the nearest town, under 1 km from Baruna railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 801110, served by Paliganj post office; the LGD village code is 245715. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Majhwari, 6 km away. The village votes in Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Arun Kumar S/O Satrughan Sao. The population is estimated at 828 in 2026, up 431% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baruna · this village	156	21%	—
Baruna · Raghunathpur	2,700	60%	0 km N
Baruna · Nabinagar	1,559	65%	0 km N
Baruna · Chand	72	78%	0 km N
Baruna · Barun	642	—	0 km N
Baruna · Dinara	677	51%	0 km N
Baruna · Bikramganj	1,902	57%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Baruna

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JEHANABAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 83
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 13
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Chikasi
Total area (ha): 51.39
Irrigated area (ha): 46.63
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Baruna

LGD code: 245715
Pincode: 801110
Post office: Paliganj
Population (Census 2011): 156
Population (projected 2026): 828
Households: 16
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 773
Literacy rate: 21.2%
Coordinates: 25.56423°N, 84.06859°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Patna Sahib
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bakhtiarpur
Member of Parliament: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Member of Legislative Assembly: Arun Kumar S/O Satrughan Sao
Block / Mandal: Paliganj

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Patna district level

Then & Now

Baruna — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

156

Census 2011 baseline

+430.8%

Population · 2026

828

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 156Census 2011
Households: 16Census 2011
Literacy rate: 21.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 773 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8282026 proj. · +430.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,18,875MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 96,910MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,002NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 67.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Patna district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Patna district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Patna district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Baruna

Mandal centre

Paliganj · ≈ 141 km

≈ 4 h 50 min by car · 5 h 44 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Patna · ≈ 185 km

≈ 6 h 19 min by car · 7 h 30 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,275 people

Itarhi · ≈ 11 km

≈ 22 min by car · 26 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna107 kmcapital
Kolkata548 km
Delhi759 km
Hyderabad1077 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBaruna<1 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Majhwari6 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India18 km
Petrol pumpHp petrol pump32 km
CollegeShaurya technical college32 km

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September 2026

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

Reported by DD News.

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
wionews.comyesterday
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandiyesterday
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD Newsyesterday
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterview2 days ago
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com3 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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People often ask about Baruna

What is the pincode of Baruna?

The pincode of Baruna, Paliganj block, Patna district, Bihar is 801110. The post office is Paliganj.

Which post office delivers to Baruna?

Mail for Baruna is delivered through Paliganj post office, pincode 801110, in Paliganj block, Patna district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baruna located?

Baruna is a village in Paliganj block of Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Baruna as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baruna village has a population of 156 across 16 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baruna in?

Baruna falls under the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency (PC #30) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baruna in?

Baruna falls under the Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency (AC #180) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Baruna?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baruna village is 21.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Baruna?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baruna village is 773 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baruna?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baruna, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Baruna from Patna district centre?

Baruna is approximately 185 km (straight-line) from the centre of Patna district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Baruna?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baruna village is 245715.

Which is the nearest town to Baruna?

Itarhi (population 10,275, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 11 km from Baruna in a straight line.

How big is Baruna compared to other villages in Paliganj block?

Baruna ranks 114 of 118 villages in Paliganj block by Census 2011 population (156 residents).

How far is Baruna from Patna?

Baruna is about 107 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 139 km.

How far is Baruna from Kolkata?

Baruna is about 548 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 713 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Baruna?

Baruna is the nearest railway station to Baruna, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baruna?

Government Hospital, Majhwari is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baruna, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Baruna?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Baruna, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Baruna?

Hp petrol pump is the nearest petrol pump to Baruna, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Who is the MLA of Baruna?

Baruna falls under Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency (AC 180). The sitting MLA is Arun Kumar S/O Satrughan Sao (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)).

Who is the MP for Baruna?

Baruna is in Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP).

What is the population of Baruna in 2026?

Baruna is estimated at 828 people in 2026, up about 431% from 156 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baruna in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Baruna in Patna district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-08
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)