Barbarya - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Barbarya is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Anantapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barbarya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barbarya is 344501. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.95 hectares and falls under the 721653 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Barbarya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Moyna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tamluk Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barbarya

As per Census 2011, Barbarya village has a total population of 4,692 people, consisting of 2,452 males and 2,240 females. The village has 931 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 605 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,528 literate and 1,164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 264 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barbarya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barbarya

Barbarya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Barbarya

Barbarya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rajgoda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Barbarya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Barbarya is about 12.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barbarya

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

Health Facilities in Barbarya

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

FAQs about Barbarya