Ber Baria - Chakdah, Nadia

Ber Baria is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 51.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dewli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ber Baria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ber Baria is 322283. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.51 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ber Baria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Haringhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ber Baria

As per Census 2011, Ber Baria village has a total population of 2,645 people, consisting of 1,380 males and 1,265 females. The village has 618 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 275 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,942 literate and 703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,392 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ber Baria are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6451,3801,265
Child Population (0–6 yrs)275141134
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,3921,2431,149
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,9421,089853
Illiterate Population703291412

Nearby Villages of Ber Baria

Ber Baria 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MaheshchandrapurNorth-East1.42 km
RasullapurSouth1.63 km
ChaugachhaWest1.84 km
BagrabpurEast1.86 km
Hing NaraNorth-East2.00 km
SarapurSouth-East2.06 km
DumuriaNorth2.27 km
DeuliSouth2.53 km
GaruimariSouth-East2.56 km
BallabhpurNorth-East2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ber Baria

Ber Baria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Ber Baria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ber Baria is about 51.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ber Baria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ber Baria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ber Baria

Where is Ber Baria located?

Ber Baria village is located in Chakdah Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ber Baria?

The Gram Panchayat of Ber Baria is Dewli.

What is the pincode of Ber Baria?

The pincode of Ber Baria is 741222.

What is the population of Ber Baria?

Ber Baria has a total population of 2,645, including 1,380 males and 1,265 females.

How many households are there in Ber Baria?

There are 618 households in Ber Baria.

What is the literacy rate in Ber Baria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ber Baria is 73.42%. Male literacy is 78.91% and female literacy is 67.43%.