Baraban - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Baraban is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 17.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Gohaliara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baraban village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraban is 318169. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.45 hectares and falls under the 731126 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baraban village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baraban

According to the 2011 Census, Baraban village had a total population of 867 people, including 455 males and 412 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.34%, with male literacy at 59.75% and female literacy at 44.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 594, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraban

Baraban 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 Baraban

Baraban is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Baraban is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Baraban is about 17.8 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 Baraban

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

Health Facilities in Baraban

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

FAQs about Baraban