Baradiha - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Baradiha is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 51.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Singhee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baradiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baradiha is 317878. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.69 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Baradiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baradiha

As per Census 2011, Baradiha village has a total population of 875 people, consisting of 428 males and 447 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 362 literate and 513 illiterate residents. Additionally, 399 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 357 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baradiha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baradiha

Baradiha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Baradiha

Baradiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jakpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Baradiha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Baradiha is about 51.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baradiha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baradiha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Baradiha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baradiha village are given below:

FAQs about Baradiha