Baruihati - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Baruihati is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Prafullanagar and around 21.5 km from Barasat. Prithiba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baruihati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baruihati is 322865. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.76 hectares and falls under the 743234 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Baruihati

As per Census 2011, Baruihati village has a total population of 1,964 people, consisting of 1,011 males and 953 females. The village has 430 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,354 literate and 610 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baruihati

Baruihati 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 Baruihati

Public transport in the Baruihati is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhasila, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Baruihati is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Baruihati is about 21.5 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 Baruihati

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

Health Facilities in Baruihati

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

FAQs about Baruihati