Barasat

Barasat is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.2km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Barasat village. As per 2009 stats, Kshetia is the gram panchayat of Barasat village.

Here you can discover what makes Barasat unique in its vibrant Burdwan I-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Barasat’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barasat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barasat is 320068. The village spans a total geographical area of 371.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713422. Burdwan is nearest town to Barasat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barasat village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barasat

Population of Barasat

According to the 2011 Census, Barasat has a total population of about 707, with approximately 348 males and 359 females. The sex ratio is around 1031 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 374 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 20. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.73%, with male literacy at about 76.44% and female literacy near 63.23%. There are around 153 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barasat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barasat

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barasat. As per the 2011 stats, Barasat had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barasat

Knowing the nearby villages of Barasat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barasat.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barasat