Barul - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Barul is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.6 km from Dhaniakhali and around 38.6 km from Chinsura. Bhastara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barul is 324666. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.15 hectares and falls under the 712134 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Barul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barul

According to the 2011 Census, Barul village had a total population of 2,683 people, including 1,350 males and 1,333 females, living in 653 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.64%, with male literacy at 80.58% and female literacy at 66.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Barul

Barul 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 Barul

Barul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhapandanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Barul is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Barul is about 38.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barul

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

Health Facilities in Barul

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

FAQs about Barul