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 Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Baral

According to the 2011 Census, Baral village had a total population of 201 people, including 109 males and 92 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.80%, with male literacy at 95.79% and female literacy at 71.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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