Barail - Ratua - II, Malda

Barail is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13 km from Pukhuria and around 32.9 km from English Bazar. Sreepur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barail is 312449. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.4 hectares and falls under the 732102 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Barail

According to the 2011 Census, Barail village had a total population of 7,031 people, including 3,578 males and 3,453 females, living in 1,457 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.90%, with male literacy at 47.99% and female literacy at 49.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Barail

Barail 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 Barail

Barail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumarganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Barail is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Barail is about 32.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barail

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

Health Facilities in Barail

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

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