Baram

Baram is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 32.1km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Mankiary is the gram panchayat of Baram village.

Here you can discover what makes Baram unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Baram’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Baram

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baram is 331146. The village spans a total geographical area of 537.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723201. Bokaro is nearest town to Baram village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baram village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baram

Population of Baram

According to the 2011 Census, Baram has a total population of about 2,129, with approximately 1,097 males and 1,032 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 327 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 320 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 11. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.72%, with male literacy at about 65.09% and female literacy near 43.70%. There are around 402 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baram's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baram

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Baram. As per the 2011 stats, Baram had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Baram

Knowing the nearby villages of Baram helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Baram.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baram