Bharara - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Bharara is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Panchra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharara is 318417. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.17 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bharara

According to the 2011 Census, Bharara village had a total population of 1,068 people, including 550 males and 518 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.56%, with male literacy at 70.13% and female literacy at 52.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,068550518
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1477869
Scheduled Castes (SC)455225230
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population567331236
Illiterate Population501219282

Nearby Villages of Bharara

Bharara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KanaipurEast0.95 km
BahadurpurNorth-West1.10 km
ChaplaSouth-West1.98 km
DebipurSouth2.04 km
Uttar DahaEast2.16 km
JophlaiEast2.21 km
JunidpurWest2.34 km
PaigaraNorth-West2.35 km
NannaWest2.50 km
ChitgaonNorth-East2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bharara

Bharara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Bharara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bharara is about 46 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 Bharara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bharara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bharara

Where is Bharara located?

Bharara village is located in Khoyrasol Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bharara?

The Gram Panchayat of Bharara is Panchra.

What is the pincode of Bharara?

The pincode of Bharara is 731125.

What is the population of Bharara?

Bharara had a total population of 1,068, including 550 males and 518 females.

How many households are there in Bharara?

Bharara had 219 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bharara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bharara was 61.56%. Male literacy was 70.13% and female literacy was 52.56%.