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 information the sub-district code of Barabani Block (CD) is 02269. Total area of barabani subdivision is 43 km² including 18.94 km² rural area and 24.10 km² urban area. Barabani subdivision has a population of 1,23,598 peoples, out of which urban population is 44,343 while rural population is 79,255. Barabani has a sex ratio of approximately 932 females for every 1,000 males. Barabani subdivision has a population density of 2872 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 25,120 houses in the sub-district, including 9,029 urban houses and 16,091 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 60.71% population of barabani subdivision is literate, out of which 69.18% males and 51.63% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Barabani Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |