Barasal

Block / Subdivision Gangajalghati
District Bankura
State West Bengal

About Barasal

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barasal village is 326185. Barasal village is located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.4km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Barasal village. As per 2009 stats, Barshal is the gram panchayat of Barasal village.

The total geographical area of village is 290.81 hectares. Barasal has a total population of 2,550 peoples, out of which male population is 1,344 while female population is 1,206. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 897 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barasal village is 54.24% out of which 65.18% males and 42.04% females are literate. There are about 525 houses in barasal village. Pincode of barasal village locality is 722142.

When it comes to administration, Barasal village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Barasal village comes under Saltora Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bankura Lok Sabha constituency. Durgapur is nearest town to barasal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

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Population of Barasal

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,550 1,344 1,206
Literate Population 1,383 876 507
Illiterate Population 1,167 468 699

Connectivity of Barasal

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Barasal

Frequently Asked Questions about Barasal

Where is Barasal located?

Barasal village is situated in Gangajalghati Subdivision, within the Bankura district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barasal?

The Gram Panchayat of Barasal is Barshal (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Barasal?

The pincode of Barasal is 722142, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Barasal as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barasal is 2,550, with 1,344 males and 1,206 females.

How many households are there in Barasal as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Barasal village has a total of 525 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barasal as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barasal is 54.24%. The male literacy rate is 65.18%, while the female literacy rate is 42.04%.