Barapal

Barapal 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 Barapal village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Aguiboni is the gram panchayat of Barapal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barapal is 339931. The village spans a total geographical area of 97.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Barapal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barapal 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 Barapal

Population of Barapal

According to the 2011 Census, Barapal has a total population of about 757, with approximately 376 males and 381 females. The sex ratio is around 1013 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.68%, with male literacy at about 81.12% and female literacy near 74.28%. There are around 171 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barapal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barapal

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

Nearby Villages of Barapal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barapal