Barakadra

Barakadra is a village located in Garbeta Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 28.6km away from sub-district headquarter Garbeta . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Barakadra village. As per 2009 stats, Goaltor is the gram panchayat of Barakadra village.

Here you can discover what makes Barakadra unique in its vibrant Garbeta Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Barakadra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barakadra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barakadra is 336575. The village spans a total geographical area of 318.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721253. Garbeta is nearest town to Barakadra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barakadra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Salboni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barakadra

Population of Barakadra

According to the 2011 Census, Barakadra has a total population of about 1,278, with approximately 655 males and 623 females. The sex ratio is around 951 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 143 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 247 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 14. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.93%, with male literacy at about 78.32% and female literacy near 67.26%. There are around 258 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barakadra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barakadra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barakadra. As per the 2011 stats, Barakadra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barakadra

Knowing the nearby villages of Barakadra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barakadra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barakadra