Baraiya - Belonia, South Tripura

Baraiya is a village situated in the Belonia subdivision of South Tripura district, Tripura. It is located approximately 18 km from Rajnagar and around 90 km from Udaipur. Ekinpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baraiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraiya is 272264. The village covers a total geographical area of 660 hectares and falls under the 799157 pincode. Belonia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Baraiya

According to the 2011 Census, Baraiya village had a total population of 2,176 people, including 1,146 males and 1,030 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.91%, with male literacy at 94.32% and female literacy at 82.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1761,1461,030
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211107104
Scheduled Castes (SC)1558669
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,747980767
Illiterate Population429166263

Nearby Villages of Baraiya

Baraiya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dakshin SrirampurNorth2.72 km
TebariaNorth-West3.36 km
Uttar SrirampurNorth6.07 km
BhairabnagarNorth-West6.84 km
SiddhinagarNorth-West10.10 km
KamalpurNorth10.35 km
Paschim AnandapurNorth-West12.72 km
KrishnanagarEast14.45 km
HaripurEast14.65 km
HrishyamukhNorth-East14.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baraiya

Public transport in the Baraiya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agartala, while the nearest airport is Agartala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belonia to Baraiya is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Baraiya is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Baraiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Baraiya

Where is Baraiya located?

Baraiya village is located in Belonia Subdivision, South Tripura district, Tripura, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baraiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Baraiya is Ekinpur.

What is the pincode of Baraiya?

The pincode of Baraiya is 799157.

What is the population of Baraiya?

Baraiya had a total population of 2,176, including 1,146 males and 1,030 females.

How many households are there in Baraiya?

Baraiya had 510 households.

What is the literacy rate in Baraiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baraiya was 88.91%. Male literacy was 94.32% and female literacy was 82.83%.