Barra - Kashipur, Purulia

Barra is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19 km from Kashipur and around 48 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barra is 330714. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.48 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Barra

According to the 2011 Census, Barra village had a total population of 2,620 people, including 1,343 males and 1,277 females, living in 561 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.48%, with male literacy at 78.63% and female literacy at 54.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Barra

Barra 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 Barra

Barra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Barra is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Barra is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barra

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

Health Facilities in Barra

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

FAQs about Barra