Barak - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Barak is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Barak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barak is 213606. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.99 hectares and falls under the 231215 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Barak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghorawal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barak

According to the 2011 Census, Barak village had a total population of 1,479 people, including 769 males and 710 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.08%, with male literacy at 83.78% and female literacy at 57.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Barak

Barak 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 Barak

Barak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Roberts Ganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Barak is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barak

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

Health Facilities in Barak

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

FAQs about Barak