Barasat - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Barasat is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Gaighata and around 44.2 km from Barasat. Sutia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barasat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barasat is 322758. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.58 hectares and falls under the 743273 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Barasat

According to the 2011 Census, Barasat village had a total population of 7,441 people, including 4,000 males and 3,441 females, living in 1,753 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.58%, with male literacy at 85.25% and female literacy at 72.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,962, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 433.

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

Nearby Villages of Barasat

Barasat 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 Barasat

Barasat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Barasat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Barasat is about 44.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barasat

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

Health Facilities in Barasat

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

FAQs about Barasat