Barul

Barul is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.6km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 38.6km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Bhastara is the gram panchayat of Barul village.

Here you can discover what makes Barul unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Barul’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barul

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barul is 324666. The village spans a total geographical area of 292.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712302. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Barul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barul village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barul

Population of Barul

According to the 2011 Census, Barul has a total population of about 2,683, with approximately 1,350 males and 1,333 females. The sex ratio is around 987 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 308 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,374 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 61. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.19%, with male literacy at about 71.93% and female literacy near 58.36%. There are around 653 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barul's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barul

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barul. As per the 2011 stats, Barul had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barul

Knowing the nearby villages of Barul helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barul.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barul