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.

Barasat has its own place in the vibrant Barddhaman region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Barasat

Below is a concise population overview of Barasat as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barasat village:

• The total population of Barasat village is around 707, including approximately 348 males and 359 females, with a sex ratio of 1031 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 71 children aged 0–6 years in Barasat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Barasat village has 374 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 20 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Barasat village is about 69.73%, with male literacy at 76.44% and female literacy at 63.23%.
• There are around 153 households in Barasat village.

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.

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