Barikpara - Barrackpur - I, North 24 Parganas

Barikpara is a village situated in the Barrackpur - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from Narayanpur and around 22.7 km from Barasat. Shibdaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barikpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barikpara is 323092. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.11 hectares and falls under the 743145 pincode. Kanchrapara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Barikpara

According to the 2011 Census, Barikpara village had a total population of 638 people, including 332 males and 306 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.07%, with male literacy at 85.47% and female literacy at 70.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Barikpara

Barikpara 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 Barikpara

Barikpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanchrapara Workshop Gate, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanchrapara to Barikpara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Barikpara is about 22.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barikpara

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

Health Facilities in Barikpara

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

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