Bara Gahira

Block / Subdivision Jhargram
State West Bengal

About Bara Gahira

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Bara Gahira village is 340063. Bara Gahira village is located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Bara Gahira village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Dudhkundi is the gram panchayat of Bara Gahira village.

The total geographical area of village is 199.11 hectares. Bara Gahira has a total population of 601 peoples, out of which male population is 297 while female population is 304. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of bara gahira village is 63.73% out of which 69.36% males and 58.22% females are literate. There are about 148 houses in bara gahira village. Pincode of bara gahira village locality is 721513.

When it comes to administration, Bara Gahira village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Bara Gahira village comes under Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. Jhargram is nearest town to bara gahira village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

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Population of Bara Gahira

The population details of Bara Gahira cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 601 297 304
Child Population (Age 0–6) 90 44 46
Scheduled Castes (SC) Population N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population 208 104 104
Literate Population 383 206 177
Illiterate Population 218 91 127

Connectivity of Bara Gahira

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bara Gahira

Where is Bara Gahira located?

Bara Gahira village is situated in Jhargram Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bara Gahira?

The Gram Panchayat of Bara Gahira is Dudhkundi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Bara Gahira?

The pincode of Bara Gahira is 721513, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Bara Gahira as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bara Gahira is 601, with 297 males and 304 females.

How many households are there in Bara Gahira as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Bara Gahira village has a total of 148 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bara Gahira as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bara Gahira is 63.73%. The male literacy rate is 69.36%, while the female literacy rate is 58.22%.