Barachak - English Bazar, Malda

Barachak is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Malda and around 7.3 km from English Bazar. Jadupur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barachak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barachak is 313426. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.45 hectares and falls under the 732101 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Barachak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Englishbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barachak

According to the 2011 Census, Barachak village had a total population of 807 people, including 419 males and 388 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.62%, with male literacy at 59.17% and female literacy at 39.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 578, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barachak

Barachak 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 Barachak

Barachak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gour Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Barachak is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Barachak is about 7.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barachak

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

Health Facilities in Barachak

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

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