Barakuri - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Barakuri is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 29.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Panchra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barakuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barakuri is 318405. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.32 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Barakuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barakuri

As per Census 2011, Barakuri village has a total population of 1,885 people, consisting of 970 males and 915 females. The village has 470 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,173 literate and 712 illiterate residents. Additionally, 794 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barakuri

Barakuri 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 Barakuri

Barakuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Barakuri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Barakuri is about 29.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barakuri

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

Health Facilities in Barakuri

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

FAQs about Barakuri