Arak Bari - Khejuri - II, Purba Medinipur

Arak Bari is a village situated in the Khejuri - II subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Khejuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arak Bari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arak Bari is 346016. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.36 hectares and falls under the 721431 pincode. Contai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Arak Bari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Arak Bari

According to the 2011 Census, Arak Bari village had a total population of 1,389 people, including 683 males and 706 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.03%, with male literacy at 85.33% and female literacy at 68.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,389683706
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19683113
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,298643655
Scheduled Tribes (ST)101
Literate Population919512407
Illiterate Population470171299

Nearby Villages of Arak Bari

Arak Bari is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Arak Bari

Arak Bari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Contai to Arak Bari is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arak Bari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Arak Bari village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Arak Bari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Arak Bari village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Arak Bari

Where is Arak Bari located?

Arak Bari village is located in Khejuri - II Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arak Bari?

The Gram Panchayat of Arak Bari is Khejuri.

What is the pincode of Arak Bari?

The pincode of Arak Bari is 721431.

What is the population of Arak Bari?

Arak Bari had a total population of 1,389, including 683 males and 706 females.

How many households are there in Arak Bari?

Arak Bari had 207 households.

What is the literacy rate in Arak Bari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arak Bari was 77.03%. Male literacy was 85.33% and female literacy was 68.63%.