Barapak

Barapak is a village located in Cooch Behar I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 45.6km away from sub-district headquarter Ghughumari (tehsildar office) and 18.6km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Jiranpur is the gram panchayat of Barapak village.

Here you can discover what makes Barapak unique in its vibrant Cooch Behar I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Barapak’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 Barapak

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barapak is 308205. The village spans a total geographical area of 104.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736134. Dinhata is nearest town to Barapak village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barapak 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 Natabari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barapak

Population of Barapak

According to the 2011 Census, Barapak has a total population of about 867, with approximately 439 males and 428 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 80 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 431 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.55%, with male literacy at about 79.27% and female literacy near 71.73%. There are around 227 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barapak's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barapak

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

Nearby Villages of Barapak

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barapak