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.

Here you can discover what makes Barakali unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Barakali’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Barakali

Population of Barakali

According to the 2011 Census, Barakali has a total population of about 2,209, with approximately 1,166 males and 1,043 females. The sex ratio is around 894 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 232 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 807 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 251. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.57%, with male literacy at about 77.10% and female literacy near 65.39%. There are around 532 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barakali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barakali