Barakhail - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Barakhail is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Amritakhand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barakhail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barakhail is 311312. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.93 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Barakhail village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Barakhail

As per Census 2011, Barakhail village has a total population of 273 people, consisting of 147 males and 126 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 200 literate and 73 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barakhail are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barakhail

Barakhail 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 Barakhail

Barakhail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Barakhail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Barakhail is about 7.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barakhail

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

Health Facilities in Barakhail

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

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