Barapathari - Belonia, South Tripura

Barapathari is a village situated in the Belonia subdivision of South Tripura district, Tripura. It is located approximately 9 km from Rajnagar and around 65 km from Udaipur. Barpathari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barapathari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barapathari is 272274. The village covers a total geographical area of 887 hectares and falls under the 799155 pincode. Belonia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Barapathari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Barapathari

According to the 2011 Census, Barapathari village had a total population of 3,252 people, including 1,654 males and 1,598 females, living in 774 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.94%, with male literacy at 86.88% and female literacy at 82.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,071.

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 Population3,2521,6541,598
Child Population (0–6 yrs)477244233
Scheduled Castes (SC)210106104
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,071545526
Literate Population2,3571,2251,132
Illiterate Population895429466

Nearby Villages of Barapathari

Barapathari 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)
JaichandrapurSouth2.68 km
LakshmipurEast3.23 km
RajnagarSouth4.01 km
Paschim PeporiakholaNorth4.74 km
IshanchandranagarSouth-East5.11 km
Purba PeporiakholaNorth-East5.43 km
PrakashnagarSouth5.50 km
NidayaWest5.54 km
Uttar BharatchandranagarEast6.81 km
HimmatpurNorth-West7.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barapathari

Barapathari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 54.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belonia to Barapathari is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Barapathari is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barapathari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barapathari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Barapathari

Where is Barapathari located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Barapathari?

The Gram Panchayat of Barapathari is Barpathari.

What is the pincode of Barapathari?

The pincode of Barapathari is 799155.

What is the population of Barapathari?

Barapathari had a total population of 3,252, including 1,654 males and 1,598 females.

How many households are there in Barapathari?

Barapathari had 774 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barapathari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barapathari was 84.94%. Male literacy was 86.88% and female literacy was 82.93%.