Barakali

Barakali is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.9km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Barakali village. As per 2009 stats, Gopalbati is the gram panchayat of Barakali village.

Barakali has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Barakali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barakali is 311271. The village spans a total geographical area of 234.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733151. Balurghat is nearest town to Barakali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barakali village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Barakali

Below is a concise population overview of Barakali as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barakali village:

• The total population of Barakali village is around 2,209, including approximately 1,166 males and 1,043 females, with a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 232 children aged 0–6 years in Barakali village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Barakali village has 807 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 251 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Barakali village is about 71.57%, with male literacy at 77.10% and female literacy at 65.39%.
• There are around 532 households in Barakali village.

Connectivity of Barakali

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barakali. As per the 2011 stats, Barakali had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barakali

Knowing the nearby villages of Barakali helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barakali.

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