Baramba - Haripal, Hooghly

Baramba is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.2 km from Khamar Chandi and around 37.9 km from Chinsura. Kaikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baramba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baramba is 325351. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.03 hectares and falls under the 712405 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Baramba

As per Census 2011, Baramba village has a total population of 1,019 people, consisting of 516 males and 503 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 710 literate and 309 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baramba

Baramba 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 Baramba

Baramba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaikala, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International 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 Haripal to Baramba is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Baramba is about 37.9 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 Baramba

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

Health Facilities in Baramba

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

FAQs about Baramba