Baraturigram - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Baraturigram is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 42.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Baraturigram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraturigram is 316609. The village covers a total geographical area of 782.8 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Baraturigram

According to the 2011 Census, Baraturigram village had a total population of 5,968 people, including 3,005 males and 2,963 females, living in 1,395 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.12%, with male literacy at 78.61% and female literacy at 65.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,618, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraturigram

Baraturigram 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 Baraturigram

Baraturigram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Baraturigram is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Baraturigram is about 42.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraturigram

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

Health Facilities in Baraturigram

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

FAQs about Baraturigram