Barra - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Barra is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 44.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barra is 318431. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.74 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Barra

As per Census 2011, Barra village has a total population of 10,798 people, consisting of 5,578 males and 5,220 females. The village has 2,223 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,490 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,568 literate and 4,230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,956 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barra

Barra 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 Barra

Barra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Barra is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Barra is about 44.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barra

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

Health Facilities in Barra

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

FAQs about Barra