Baragan Village Overview
Baragan is a village in Mayureswar I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 17.2 km from Mollarpur tehsil headquarters and around 33.8 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jhikodda is the Gram Panchayat for Baragan village.
The sections below provide essential information about Baragan village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragan is 316570. The village covers a geographical area of 101.14 hectares and has a pincode of 731216. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Baragan
Population & Demographics of Baragan
This section provides population and demographic details of Baragan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 332 | 167 | 165 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 27 | 11 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 78 | 36 | 42 |
| Literate Population | 252 | 134 | 118 |
| Illiterate Population | 80 | 33 | 47 |
Key population details of Baragan village are given below:
- Baragan village is a small village with a total population of around 332, including approximately 167 males and 165 females, with a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 78 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Baragan village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.90%.
- There are around 91 households in Baragan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Baragan
Transport facilities help residents of Baragan village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Baragan
The following villages are located close to Baragan and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baragan
- Where is Baragan located?
- Baragan village is located in Mayureswar I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Baragan?
- The Gram Panchayat of Baragan is Jhikodda (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Baragan?
- The pincode of Baragan is 731216.
- What is the population of Baragan?
- Baragan has a total population of 332, including 167 males and 165 females.
- How many households are there in Baragan?
- There are 91 households in Baragan.
- What is the literacy rate in Baragan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baragan is 75.90%. Male literacy is 80.24% and female literacy is 71.52%.