Barbatia - Potashpur - II, Purba Medinipur
Barbatia is a village situated in the Potashpur - II subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Khar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barbatia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barbatia is 345087. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.86 hectares and falls under the 721440 pincode. Egra is the nearest town.
Barbatia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patashpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanthi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Barbatia
According to the 2011 Census, Barbatia village had a total population of 616 people, including 309 males and 307 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.76%, with male literacy at 95.64% and female literacy at 83.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75.
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 Population | 616 | 309 | 307 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 34 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 75 | 37 | 38 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 491 | 263 | 228 |
| Illiterate Population | 125 | 46 | 79 |
Nearby Villages of Barbatia
Barbatia 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 Barbatia
Public transport in the Barbatia is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Barbatia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barbatia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Barbatia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barbatia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Barbatia
Where is Barbatia located?
Barbatia village is located in Potashpur - II Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Barbatia?
The Gram Panchayat of Barbatia is Khar.
What is the pincode of Barbatia?
The pincode of Barbatia is 721440.
What is the population of Barbatia?
Barbatia had a total population of 616, including 309 males and 307 females.
How many households are there in Barbatia?
Barbatia had 157 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barbatia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barbatia was 89.76%. Male literacy was 95.64% and female literacy was 83.82%.