Baranbaria - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Baranbaria is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 27.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Duttafulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baranbaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baranbaria is 322127. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.92 hectares and falls under the 741504 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Baranbaria 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 Baranbaria

According to the 2011 Census, Baranbaria village had a total population of 4,040 people, including 2,108 males and 1,932 females, living in 909 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 78.02% and female literacy at 70.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,471, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Baranbaria

Baranbaria 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 Baranbaria

Baranbaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Santinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Baranbaria is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Baranbaria is about 27.7 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 Baranbaria

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

Health Facilities in Baranbaria

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

FAQs about Baranbaria