Barakdi

Barakdi is a village located in Purulia I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.6km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Barakdi village. As per 2009 stats, Durku is the gram panchayat of Barakdi village.

Here you can discover what makes Barakdi unique in its vibrant Purulia I-Puruliya region. You’ll see Barakdi’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 Barakdi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barakdi is 330967. The village spans a total geographical area of 114.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723102. Puruliya is nearest town to Barakdi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barakdi 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 Balarampur 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 Barakdi

Population of Barakdi

According to the 2011 Census, Barakdi has a total population of about 635, with approximately 307 males and 328 females. The sex ratio is around 1068 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 93 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There is 1 member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, an important social group here. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 165. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.66%, with male literacy at about 60.59% and female literacy near 37.50%. There are around 112 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barakdi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barakdi

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

Nearby Villages of Barakdi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barakdi