Bairat - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Bairat is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Harischandrapur and around 65.6 km from English Bazar. Bhingole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bairat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairat is 312046. The village covers a total geographical area of 575.57 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Bairat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harischandrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bairat

According to the 2011 Census, Bairat village had a total population of 4,412 people, including 2,291 males and 2,121 females, living in 1,029 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.93%, with male literacy at 60.56% and female literacy at 49.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,890, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Bairat

Bairat 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 Bairat

Public transport in the Bairat is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milangarh, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Bairat is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bairat is about 65.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bairat

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

Health Facilities in Bairat

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

FAQs about Bairat