Barakpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Barakpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Bongaon and around 55.3 km from Barasat. Gopalnagar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barakpur is 322612. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.44 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Barakpur

As per Census 2011, Barakpur village has a total population of 6,945 people, consisting of 3,573 males and 3,372 females. The village has 1,615 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 619 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,362 literate and 1,583 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,981 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barakpur

Barakpur 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 Barakpur

Barakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Barakpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Barakpur is about 55.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barakpur

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

Health Facilities in Barakpur

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

FAQs about Barakpur