Barabazar

Barabazar is a Town and Subdivision in Puruliya District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Barabazar Block (CD) is 02394. Total area of barabazar subdivision is 452 km² including 448.71 km² rural area and 3.35 km² urban area. Barabazar subdivision has a population of 1,70,564 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,056 while rural population is 1,62,508. Barabazar has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females for every 1,000 males. Barabazar subdivision has a population density of 377.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 32,467 houses in the sub-district, including 1,607 urban houses and 30,860 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 54.43% population of barabazar subdivision is literate, out of which 66.88% males and 41.66% females are literate.

List of Villages in Barabazar Subdivision

Barabazar Subdivision has a total of 208 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Barabazar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Barabazar Subdivision

The population profile of Barabazar Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Barabazar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Barabazar Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.