Baraban

Baraban is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.5km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 17.8km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Gohaliara is the gram panchayat of Baraban village.

Here you can discover what makes Baraban unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Baraban’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 Baraban

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baraban is 318169. The village spans a total geographical area of 103.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731123. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Baraban village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baraban 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 Suri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baraban

Population of Baraban

According to the 2011 Census, Baraban has a total population of about 867, with approximately 455 males and 412 females. The sex ratio is around 905 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 97 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 594 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.48%, with male literacy at about 53.19% and female literacy near 39.08%. There are around 200 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baraban's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baraban

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

Nearby Villages of Baraban

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

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