Baragan - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Baragan is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 33.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jhikodda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baragan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragan is 316570. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.14 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Baragan

According to the 2011 Census, Baragan village had a total population of 332 people, including 167 males and 165 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.62%, with male literacy at 85.90% and female literacy at 79.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Baragan

Baragan 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 Baragan

Baragan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Baragan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Baragan is about 33.8 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 Baragan

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

Health Facilities in Baragan

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

FAQs about Baragan