Barabani
Barabani is a Town and Subdivision in Barddhaman District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Barabani Block (CD) is 02269. The total area of Barabani Subdivision is 43 km², which includes 18.94 km² of rural area and 24.10 km² of urban area. Barabani has a sex ratio of approximately 932 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Barabani Subdivision
Barabani Subdivision has a total of 52 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Barabani Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aliganja | Panuria | Asansol (22 km) |
| 2 | Alipur | Itapara | Asansol (18 km) |
| 3 | Amdiha | Itapara | Asansol (18 km) |
| 4 | Amlala | Itapara | Asansol (15 km) |
| 5 | Amulia | Jamgram | Asansol (27 km) |
| 6 | Baliapur | Itapara | Asansol (18 km) |
| 7 | Barabani | Baraboni | Asansol (12 km) |
| 8 | Baradang | Itapara | Asansol (17 km) |
| 9 | Bhanowara | Baraboni | Barabani |
| 10 | Bhaskajuri | Baraboni | Asansol (10 km) |
| 11 | Bijari | Itapara | Asansol (15 km) |
| 12 | Bila | Itapara | Asansol (14 km) |
| 13 | Charanpur | Baraboni | Barabani |
| 14 | Chhotkara | Panuria | Rupnaryanpur (8 km) |
| 15 | Chinchuria | Nuni | Asansol (14 km) |
| 16 | Daskiari | Panuria | Asansol (24 km) |
| 17 | Domohani | Domohani | Barabani |
| 18 | Gopalbaid | Domohani | Asansol (13 km) |
| 19 | Gourbazar | Panuria | Asansol (23 km) |
| 20 | Hosenpur | Panuria | Asansol (23 km) |
| 21 | Itapora | Itapara | Asansol (16 km) |
| 22 | Jamgram | Jamgram | Asansol (22 km) |
| 23 | Janarddan Sayer | Nuni | Asansol (12 km) |
| 24 | Jayramdanga | Baraboni | Asansol (14 km) |
| 25 | Kanskuli | Panuria | Asansol (26 km) |
| 26 | Kantapahari | Jamgram | Asansol (20 km) |
| 27 | Kanyapur | Nuni | Asansol (10 km) |
| 28 | Kapishtha | Jamgram | Asansol (22 km) |
| 29 | Karrabaid | Punchrah | Asansol (12 km) |
| 30 | Kelejora | Punchrah | Asansol (15 km) |
| 31 | Khaerbad | Itapara | Asansol (18 km) |
| 32 | Khamra | Domohani | Asansol (12 km) |
| 33 | Khoshnagar | Punchrah | Asonsol (20 km) |
| 34 | Lalganja | Nuni | Asansol (12 km) |
| 35 | Madanpur | Punchrah | Asansol (22 km) |
| 36 | Majiara | Baraboni | Barabani |
| 37 | Monohar Bahal | Nuni | Asansol (10 km) |
| 38 | Napara | Punchrah | Asansol (12 km) |
| 39 | Nuni | Nuni | Asansol (10 km) |
| 40 | Pangachhiya | Panchgechhia | Barabani |
| 41 | Paniphala | Punchrah | Asansol (21 km) |
| 42 | Panuria | Panuria | Barabani |
| 43 | Parulbaria | Panuria | Asansol (226 km) |
| 44 | Puchra | Punchrah | Asansol (20 km) |
| 45 | Putulia | Panuria | Asansol (23 km) |
| 46 | Raghunath Chak | Itapara | Asansol (14 km) |
| 47 | Raniganja | Itapara | Asansol (14 km) |
| 48 | Rashunpur | Jamgram | Asansol (25 km) |
| 49 | Roshna | Panuria | Asansol (24 km) |
| 50 | Sarshatali | Jamgram | Asansol (20 km) |
| 51 | Shyamsundarpur | Domohani | Jamulia (7 km) |
| 52 | Taldanga | Nuni | Asansol (12 km) |
Population of Barabani Subdivision
The population profile of Barabani Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Barabani Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,23,598 | 79,255 | 44,343 |
| Male Population | 63,950 | 41,042 | 22,908 |
| Female Population | 59,648 | 38,213 | 21,435 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,192 | 10,502 | 5,690 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,361 | 5,441 | 2,920 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,831 | 5,061 | 2,770 |
| Literate Population | 75,039 | 46,761 | 28,278 |
| Literate Male Population | 44,242 | 27,961 | 16,281 |
| Literate Female Population | 30,797 | 18,800 | 11,997 |
| Illiterate Population | 48,559 | 32,494 | 16,065 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 19,708 | 13,081 | 6,627 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 28,851 | 19,413 | 9,438 |
| Total Households | 25,120 | 16,091 | 9,029 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Barabani Subdivision is around 1,23,598 people. This includes 63,950 males and 59,648 females. Rural population is about 79,255 (41,042 males and 38,213 females), while urban population is nearly 44,343 (22,908 males and 21,435 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,192 of the population, with 8,361 boys and 7,831 girls. Rural areas have 10,502 children, and urban areas have about 5,690 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 75,039 literate people in Barabani Subdivision, including 44,242 literate males and 30,797 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 46,761 individuals and urban literacy covers around 28,278 people.
- About 48,559 people in Barabani Subdivision are not literate, including 19,708 males and 28,851 females. Rural areas include 32,494 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 16,065 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 25,120 households, with 16,091 in villages and 9,029 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Barabani Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 35,629 | 23,889 | 11,740 |
| SC Male Population | 18,270 | 12,274 | 5,996 |
| SC Female Population | 17,359 | 11,615 | 5,744 |
| Total ST Population | 17,574 | 13,774 | 3,800 |
| ST Male Population | 8,671 | 6,811 | 1,860 |
| ST Female Population | 8,903 | 6,963 | 1,940 |
| Population Density | 2,872 / km² | 4,185 / km² | 1,840 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Barabani Subdivision is approximately 35,629 people, including 18,270 males and 17,359 females. Around 23,889 people live in rural parts. Nearly 11,740 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barabani Subdivision is about 17,574 people, including 8,671 males and 8,903 females. Around 13,774 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,800 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,872 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 4,185 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,840 people per sq. km.