Barapak - Cooch Behar - I, Cooch Behar

Barapak is a village situated in the Cooch Behar - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 45.6 km from Ghughumari and around 18.6 km from Cooch Behar. Jiranpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barapak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barapak is 308205. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.12 hectares and falls under the 736134 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Barapak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Natabari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barapak

According to the 2011 Census, Barapak village had a total population of 867 people, including 439 males and 428 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.23%, with male literacy at 87.22% and female literacy at 79.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 431.

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

Nearby Villages of Barapak

Barapak 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 Barapak

Barapak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maradanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Barapak is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Barapak is about 18.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barapak

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

Health Facilities in Barapak

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

FAQs about Barapak