Baralagia - Chaibasa, West Singhbhum

Baralagia is a village situated in the Chaibasa subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from Khuntpani and around 17 km from Chaibasa. Dopai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baralagia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baralagia is 377450. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Chaibasa is the nearest town.

Baralagia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saraikella Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baralagia

According to the 2011 Census, Baralagia village had a total population of 704 people, including 329 males and 375 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,140 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.67%, with male literacy at 68.15% and female literacy at 39.23%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 536.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baralagia

Baralagia is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Baralagia

Baralagia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barabambo, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Baralagia is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baralagia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baralagia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Baralagia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baralagia village are given below:

FAQs about Baralagia