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.

Barakdi has its own place in the vibrant Puruliya region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Barakdi

Below is a concise population overview of Barakdi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 635 307 328
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 93 57 36
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1 N/A 1
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 165 82 83
Literate Population 309 186 123
Illiterate Population 326 121 205

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barakdi village:

  • The total population of Barakdi village is around 635, including approximately 307 males and 328 females, with a sex ratio of 1068 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 93 children aged 0–6 years in Barakdi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barakdi village has 1 person belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 165 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Barakdi village is about 48.66%, with male literacy at 60.59% and female literacy at 37.50%.
  • There are around 112 households in Barakdi village.

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.

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

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.

Kotloi Rampur Phatepur Karamara Tamna Dhekiya Damda Uchali Durku Doldanri Ramnagar

Frequently Asked Questions about Barakdi

Where is Barakdi located?
Barakdi village is situated in Purulia I Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barakdi?
The Gram Panchayat of Barakdi is Durku (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Barakdi?
The pincode of Barakdi is 723102, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barakdi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barakdi is 635, with 307 males and 328 females.
How many households are there in Barakdi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barakdi village has a total of 112 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barakdi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barakdi is 48.66%. The male literacy rate is 60.59%, while the female literacy rate is 37.50%.