Barakafurchand - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Barakafurchand is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 85.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Maligaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barakafurchand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barakafurchand is 310526. The village covers a total geographical area of 53 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Barakafurchand

According to the 2011 Census, Barakafurchand village had a total population of 388 people, including 198 males and 190 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.54%, with male literacy at 92.66% and female literacy at 82.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Barakafurchand

Barakafurchand 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 Barakafurchand

Barakafurchand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Barakafurchand is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Barakafurchand is about 85.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barakafurchand

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

Health Facilities in Barakafurchand

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

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