Baragarya - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Baragarya is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Raghunathpur and around 78.2 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baragarya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragarya is 330221. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.49 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Baragarya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Para Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baragarya

According to the 2011 Census, Baragarya village had a total population of 2,142 people, including 1,094 males and 1,048 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.74%, with male literacy at 75.29% and female literacy at 51.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 923, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 419.

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

Nearby Villages of Baragarya

Baragarya 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 Baragarya

Baragarya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Baragarya is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Baragarya is about 78.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baragarya

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

Health Facilities in Baragarya

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

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