Barbaria - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Barbaria is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 5.1 km from Barasat. Paschim Khilkapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barbaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barbaria is 323153. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.13 hectares and falls under the 700125 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Barbaria

As per Census 2011, Barbaria village has a total population of 4,764 people, consisting of 2,416 males and 2,348 females. The village has 1,086 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 454 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,649 literate and 1,115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 438 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barbaria

Barbaria 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 Barbaria

Barbaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barasat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Barbaria is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Barbaria is about 5.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barbaria

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

Health Facilities in Barbaria

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

FAQs about Barbaria