Barakala
About Barakala
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barakala village is 339907. Barakala village is located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Barakala village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chandri is the gram panchayat of Barakala village.
The total geographical area of village is 33.83 hectares. Barakala has a total population of 196 peoples, out of which male population is 97 while female population is 99. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1020 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barakala village is 70.41% out of which 80.41% males and 60.61% females are literate. There are about 44 houses in barakala village. Pincode of barakala village locality is 721507.
When it comes to administration, Barakala 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, Barakala village comes under Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. Jhargram is nearest town to barakala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.
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Population of Barakala
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 196 | 97 | 99 |
| Literate Population | 138 | 78 | 60 |
| Illiterate Population | 58 | 19 | 39 |
Connectivity of Barakala
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barakala
Where is Barakala located?
Barakala village is situated in Jhargram Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barakala?
The Gram Panchayat of Barakala is Chandri (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Barakala?
The pincode of Barakala is 721507, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barakala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barakala is 196, with 97 males and 99 females.
How many households are there in Barakala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barakala village has a total of 44 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barakala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barakala is 70.41%. The male literacy rate is 80.41%, while the female literacy rate is 60.61%.