Barail - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Barail is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 90.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barail is 310387. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.5 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Barail

According to the 2011 Census, Barail village had a total population of 254 people, including 128 males and 126 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.26%, with male literacy at 71.17% and female literacy at 44.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Barail

Barail 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 Barail

Public transport in the Barail is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Barail is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Barail is about 90.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barail

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

Health Facilities in Barail

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

FAQs about Barail