Barabaria - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Barabaria is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 33.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Duttafulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barabaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barabaria is 322133. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.33 hectares and falls under the 741501 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Barabaria

According to the 2011 Census, Barabaria village had a total population of 9,356 people, including 4,769 males and 4,587 females, living in 2,211 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.22%, with male literacy at 85.06% and female literacy at 75.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,773, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Barabaria

Barabaria 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 Barabaria

Public transport in the Barabaria is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Barabaria is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Barabaria is about 33.8 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 Barabaria

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

Health Facilities in Barabaria

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

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