Barahakanda

Block / Subdivision Jhargram
State West Bengal

About Barahakanda

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barahakanda village is 339892. Barahakanda village is located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Barahakanda village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chandri is the gram panchayat of Barahakanda village.

The total geographical area of village is 13.5 hectares. Barahakanda has a total population of 22 peoples, out of which male population is 11 while female population is 11. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barahakanda village is 59.09% out of which 72.73% males and 45.45% females are literate. There are about 2 houses in barahakanda village. Pincode of barahakanda village locality is 721507.

When it comes to administration, Barahakanda 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, Barahakanda village comes under Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. Jhargram is nearest town to barahakanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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Population of Barahakanda

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 22 11 11
Literate Population 13 8 5
Illiterate Population 9 3 6

Connectivity of Barahakanda

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

Nearby Villages of Barahakanda

Frequently Asked Questions about Barahakanda

Where is Barahakanda located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Barahakanda?

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

What is the pincode of Barahakanda?

The pincode of Barahakanda is 721507, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Barahakanda as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barahakanda is 22, with 11 males and 11 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Barahakanda village has a total of 2 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barahakanda as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barahakanda is 59.09%. The male literacy rate is 72.73%, while the female literacy rate is 45.45%.