Barakala

Barakala is a village 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.

Barakala has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Barakala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barakala is 339907. The village spans a total geographical area of 33.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Barakala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barakala 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 Gopiballavpur 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.

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Population of Barakala

Below is a concise population overview of Barakala as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barakala village:

• The total population of Barakala village is around 196, including approximately 97 males and 99 females, with a sex ratio of 1020 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 21 children aged 0–6 years in Barakala village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Barakala village has 71 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Barakala village is about 70.41%, with male literacy at 80.41% and female literacy at 60.61%.
• There are around 44 households in Barakala village.

Connectivity of Barakala

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

Nearby Villages of Barakala

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

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