Barbasanta - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Barbasanta is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Padumpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barbasanta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barbasanta is 344544. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.45 hectares and falls under the 721649 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Barbasanta

According to the 2011 Census, Barbasanta village had a total population of 1,511 people, including 785 males and 726 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.68%, with male literacy at 87.32% and female literacy at 79.85%.

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

Nearby Villages of Barbasanta

Barbasanta 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 Barbasanta

Barbasanta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tamluk, 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 Barbasanta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Barbasanta is about 11.1 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 Barbasanta

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

Health Facilities in Barbasanta

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

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