Barra

Block / Subdivision Kashipur
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Barra

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barra village is 330714. Barra village is located in Kashipur subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Kashipur (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Barrah is the gram panchayat of Barra village.

The total geographical area of village is 335.48 hectares. Barra has a total population of 2,620 peoples, out of which male population is 1,343 while female population is 1,277. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barra village is 57.98% out of which 67.68% males and 47.77% females are literate. There are about 561 houses in barra village. Pincode of barra village locality is 723121.

Raghunathpur is nearest town to barra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

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Population of Barra

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,620 1,343 1,277
Literate Population 1,519 909 610
Illiterate Population 1,101 434 667

Connectivity of Barra

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Barra

Frequently Asked Questions about Barra

Where is Barra located?

Barra village is situated in Kashipur Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barra?

The Gram Panchayat of Barra is Barrah (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Barra?

The pincode of Barra is 723121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Barra as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barra is 2,620, with 1,343 males and 1,277 females.

How many households are there in Barra as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Barra village has a total of 561 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barra as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barra is 57.98%. The male literacy rate is 67.68%, while the female literacy rate is 47.77%.