Barahata - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Barahata is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 25.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Aranghata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahata is 322083. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.51 hectares and falls under the 741501 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Barahata 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 Barahata

As per Census 2011, Barahata village has a total population of 1,863 people, consisting of 951 males and 912 females. The village has 458 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,274 literate and 589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 879 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barahata are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,863951912
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1616893
Scheduled Castes (SC)879449430
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,274688586
Illiterate Population589263326

Nearby Villages of Barahata

Barahata 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)
HajrapurNorth-West1.70 km
RadhakantapurSouth2.05 km
HatubhangaNorth-East2.16 km
Arranghata NarayanpurSouth-East2.58 km
ByaspurWest2.76 km
PatkabariNorth-East3.08 km
KhismaSouth-West3.24 km
DalaigramNorth3.46 km
MamjoaniNorth-West3.65 km
TakshaliNorth-West3.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barahata

Barahata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Barahata is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Barahata is about 25.4 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 Barahata

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Barahata

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Barahata

Where is Barahata located?

Barahata village is located in Ranaghat - II Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barahata?

The Gram Panchayat of Barahata is Aranghata.

What is the pincode of Barahata?

The pincode of Barahata is 741501.

What is the population of Barahata?

Barahata has a total population of 1,863, including 951 males and 912 females.

How many households are there in Barahata?

There are 458 households in Barahata.

What is the literacy rate in Barahata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barahata is 68.38%. Male literacy is 72.34% and female literacy is 64.25%.