Baral - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Baral is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 24.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sattore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baral is 317899. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Baral village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Baral

As per Census 2011, Baral village has a total population of 201 people, consisting of 109 males and 92 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 844 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 145 literate and 56 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baral

Baral 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 Baral

Baral is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Baral is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Baral is about 24.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baral

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

Health Facilities in Baral

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

FAQs about Baral