Barria - Bagmundi, Purulia

Barria is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.4 km from Pathardihi and around 63.9 km from Purulia. Baghmundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barria is 331612. The village covers a total geographical area of 1708.59 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Barria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Barria

According to the 2011 Census, Barria village had a total population of 3,982 people, including 2,046 males and 1,936 females, living in 837 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.58%, with male literacy at 73.02% and female literacy at 43.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 599, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 738.

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

Nearby Villages of Barria

Barria 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 Barria

Barria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haslang P.h., while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Barria is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Barria is about 63.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barria

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

Health Facilities in Barria

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

FAQs about Barria