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.

Here you can discover what makes Barakala unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Barakala’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 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.

Google Map of Barakala

Population of Barakala

According to the 2011 Census, Barakala has a total population of about 196, with approximately 97 males and 99 females. The sex ratio is around 1020 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 71 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.41%, with male literacy at about 80.41% and female literacy near 60.61%. There are around 44 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barakala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barakala