Barachatra Village Overview
Barachatra is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.9 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pearbera is the Gram Panchayat for Barachatra village.
The sections below provide essential information about Barachatra 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 Barachatra is 327403. The village covers a geographical area of 107.26 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Barachatra
Population & Demographics of Barachatra
This section provides population and demographic details of Barachatra village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 687 | 342 | 345 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 76 | 31 | 45 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 449 | 226 | 223 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 359 | 204 | 155 |
| Illiterate Population | 328 | 138 | 190 |
Key population details of Barachatra village are given below:
- Barachatra village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 687, including approximately 342 males and 345 females, with a sex ratio of 1008 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 449 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Barachatra village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 52.26%.
- There are around 158 households in Barachatra village.
Transport & Connectivity of Barachatra
Transport facilities help residents of Barachatra 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 <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Barachatra
The following villages are located close to Barachatra 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 Barachatra
- Where is Barachatra located?
- Barachatra village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Barachatra?
- The Gram Panchayat of Barachatra is Pearbera (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Barachatra?
- The pincode of Barachatra is 722207.
- What is the population of Barachatra?
- Barachatra has a total population of 687, including 342 males and 345 females.
- How many households are there in Barachatra?
- There are 158 households in Barachatra.
- What is the literacy rate in Barachatra?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barachatra is 52.26%. Male literacy is 59.65% and female literacy is 44.93%.