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

According to the 2011 Census, Barahata village had a total population of 1,863 people, including 951 males and 912 females, living in 458 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.85%, with male literacy at 77.92% and female literacy at 71.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 879, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Barahata