Berabari - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Berabari is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.6 km from Polba and around 26.4 km from Chinsura. Makalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berabari is 325230. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.55 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Berabari 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 Berabari

As per Census 2011, Berabari village has a total population of 315 people, consisting of 150 males and 165 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population315150165
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331122
Scheduled Castes (SC)702941
Scheduled Tribes (ST)702842
Literate Population20210597
Illiterate Population1134568

Nearby Villages of Berabari

Berabari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SamsaraNorth-East0.74 km
Radha BallabhpurNorth-West0.88 km
KagnanSouth0.92 km
AimaEast1.13 km
ManikpurNorth-West1.20 km
BelmuriWest1.32 km
HodlaEast1.72 km
Jot HaranandaNorth-West1.75 km
GobararaNorth-West1.96 km
KantagareNorth-East1.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Berabari

Public transport in the Berabari is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Berabari is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Berabari is about 26.4 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 Berabari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Berabari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Berabari

Where is Berabari located?

Berabari village is located in Polba - Dadpur Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Berabari?

The Gram Panchayat of Berabari is Makalpur.

What is the pincode of Berabari?

The pincode of Berabari is 712305.

What is the population of Berabari?

Berabari has a total population of 315, including 150 males and 165 females.

How many households are there in Berabari?

There are 72 households in Berabari.

What is the literacy rate in Berabari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Berabari is 64.13%. Male literacy is 70.00% and female literacy is 58.79%.