Bara Village Overview
Bara is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 12.2 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Purba Nabasan is the Gram Panchayat for Bara village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bara village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara is 327500. The village covers a geographical area of 320.61 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Bara
Population & Demographics of Bara
This section provides population and demographic details of Bara village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,421 | 754 | 667 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 163 | 89 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 915 | 495 | 420 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,019 | 580 | 439 |
| Illiterate Population | 402 | 174 | 228 |
Key population details of Bara village are given below:
- Bara village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,421, including approximately 754 males and 667 females, with a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 915 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bara village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.71%.
- There are around 323 households in Bara village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bara
Transport facilities help residents of Bara village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bara
The following villages are located close to Bara and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bara
- Where is Bara located?
- Bara village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bara?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bara is Purba Nabasan (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bara?
- The pincode of Bara is 722207.
- What is the population of Bara?
- Bara has a total population of 1,421, including 754 males and 667 females.
- How many households are there in Bara?
- There are 323 households in Bara.
- What is the literacy rate in Bara?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bara is 71.71%. Male literacy is 76.92% and female literacy is 65.82%.