Baragram

Baragram is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.8km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 36.2km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Maguria Lalpur is the gram panchayat of Baragram village.

Here you can discover what makes Baragram unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Baragram’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 Baragram

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baragram is 330869. The village spans a total geographical area of 461.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723151. Purulia is nearest town to Baragram village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baragram 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 Manbazar 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 Baragram

Population of Baragram

According to the 2011 Census, Baragram has a total population of about 3,060, with approximately 1,564 males and 1,496 females. The sex ratio is around 956 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 392 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 863 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 97. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.05%, with male literacy at about 77.62% and female literacy near 53.94%. There are around 626 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baragram's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baragram

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

Nearby Villages of Baragram

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Baragram