Barul

Block / Subdivision Dhaniakhali
District Hugli
State West Bengal

About Barul

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barul village is 324666. Barul village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 292.15 hectares. Barul has a total population of 2,683 peoples, out of which male population is 1,350 while female population is 1,333. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 987 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barul village is 65.19% out of which 71.93% males and 58.36% females are literate. There are about 653 houses in barul village. Pincode of barul village locality is 712302.

When it comes to administration, Barul village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Barul village comes under Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Tarakeswar is nearest town to barul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

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Population of Barul

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,683 1,350 1,333
Literate Population 1,749 971 778
Illiterate Population 934 379 555

Connectivity of Barul

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Barul

Frequently Asked Questions about Barul

Where is Barul located?

Barul village is situated in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barul?

The Gram Panchayat of Barul is Bhastara (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Barul?

The pincode of Barul is 712302, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Barul as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barul is 2,683, with 1,350 males and 1,333 females.

How many households are there in Barul as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Barul village has a total of 653 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barul as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barul is 65.19%. The male literacy rate is 71.93%, while the female literacy rate is 58.36%.