Birinchi Bari - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Birinchi Bari is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from Sonakhali and around 81.3 km from Alipore. Nafarganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birinchi Bari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birinchi Bari is 335118. The village covers a total geographical area of 565.35 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Birinchi Bari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basanti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Birinchi Bari

According to the 2011 Census, Birinchi Bari village had a total population of 5,652 people, including 2,798 males and 2,854 females, living in 1,314 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.54%, with male literacy at 91.26% and female literacy at 79.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,708, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 681.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Birinchi Bari

Birinchi Bari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Birinchi Bari

Birinchi Bari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Birinchi Bari is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Birinchi Bari is about 81.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birinchi Bari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Birinchi Bari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Birinchi Bari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Birinchi Bari village are given below:

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