Barabani Subdivision - Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal
Barabani is an administrative subdivision in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Barabani is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Asansol Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 43 km², including 18.94 km² rural area and 24.10 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 932 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Barabani Subdivision
Barabani Subdivision has a total of 52 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aliganja | Rural | Panuria |
| 2 | Alipur | Rural | Itapara |
| 3 | Amdiha | Rural | Itapara |
| 4 | Amlala | Rural | Itapara |
| 5 | Amulia | Rural | Jamgram |
| 6 | Baliapur | Rural | Itapara |
| 7 | Barabani | Rural | Baraboni |
| 8 | Baradang | Rural | Itapara |
| 9 | Bhanowara (Ct) | Rural | Baraboni |
| 10 | Bhaskajuri | Rural | Baraboni |
| 11 | Bijari | Rural | Itapara |
| 12 | Bila | Rural | Itapara |
| 13 | Charanpur (Og) | Rural | Domohani |
| 14 | Chhotkara | Rural | Panuria |
| 15 | Chinchuria | Rural | Nuni |
| 16 | Daskiari | Rural | Panuria |
| 17 | Domohani (Ct) | Rural | Domohani |
| 18 | Gopalbaid | Rural | Domohani |
| 19 | Gourbazar | Rural | Panuria |
| 20 | Hosenpur | Rural | Panuria |
| 21 | Itapora | Rural | Itapara |
| 22 | Jamgram | Rural | Jamgram |
| 23 | Janarddan Sayer (B) | Rural | Nuni |
| 24 | Jayramdanga | Rural | Baraboni |
| 25 | Kanskuli | Rural | Panuria |
| 26 | Kantapahari | Rural | Jamgram |
| 27 | Kanyapur (B) | Rural | Nuni |
| 28 | Kapishtha | Rural | Jamgram |
| 29 | Karrabaid | Rural | Punchrah |
| 30 | Kelejora | Rural | Punchrah |
| 31 | Khaerbad | Rural | Itapara |
| 32 | Khamra | Rural | Domohani |
| 33 | Khoshnagar | Rural | Punchrah |
| 34 | Lalganja (B) | Rural | Nuni |
| 35 | Madanpur | Rural | Punchrah |
| 36 | Majiara (Ct) | Rural | Baraboni |
| 37 | Monohar Bahal (B) | Rural | Nuni |
| 38 | Napara | Rural | Punchrah |
| 39 | Nuni (B) | Rural | Nuni |
| 40 | Pangachhiya (Ct) | Rural | Panchgechhia |
| 41 | Paniphala | Rural | Punchrah |
| 42 | Panuria (Ct) | Rural | Panuria |
| 43 | Parulbaria | Rural | Panuria |
| 44 | Puchra | Rural | Punchrah |
| 45 | Putulia | Rural | Panuria |
| 46 | Raghunath Chak | Rural | Itapara |
| 47 | Raniganja | Rural | Itapara |
| 48 | Rashunpur | Rural | Jamgram |
| 49 | Roshna | Rural | Panuria |
| 50 | Sarshatali | Rural | Jamgram |
| 51 | Shyamsundarpur | Rural | Domohani |
| 52 | Taldanga (B) | Rural | Nuni |
Population of Barabani Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Barabani Subdivision has a total population of 1,23,598 people, consisting of 63,950 males and 59,648 females. There are 25,120 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 2,872 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,23,598 | 79,255 | 44,343 |
| Male Population | 63,950 | 41,042 | 22,908 |
| Female Population | 59,648 | 38,213 | 21,435 |
| Total Households | 25,120 | 16,091 | 9,029 |
| Population Density | 2,872 / km² | 4,185 / km² | 1,840 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 75,039 literate people and 16,192 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 35,629 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 17,574 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,192 | 10,502 | 5,690 |
| Literate Population | 75,039 | 46,761 | 28,278 |
| Illiterate Population | 48,559 | 32,494 | 16,065 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 35,629 | 23,889 | 11,740 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 17,574 | 13,774 | 3,800 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.