Barea - Budge Budge - II, South 24 Parganas
Barea is a village situated in the Budge Budge - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Dongaria and around 28.5 km from Alipore. Naskarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barea village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barea is 333382. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.92 hectares and falls under the 743318 pincode. Dakshin Raipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Barea village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Satgachhia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Barea
According to the 2011 Census, Barea village had a total population of 2,236 people, including 1,135 males and 1,101 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.35%, with male literacy at 74.18% and female literacy at 68.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,236 | 1,135 | 1,101 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 320 | 163 | 157 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,367 | 721 | 646 |
| Illiterate Population | 869 | 414 | 455 |
Nearby Villages of Barea
Barea is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Barea
Barea is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dakshin Raipur to Barea is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Barea is about 28.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barea
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barea village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Barea
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barea village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Barea
Where is Barea located?
Barea village is located in Budge Budge - II Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Barea?
The Gram Panchayat of Barea is Naskarpur.
What is the pincode of Barea?
The pincode of Barea is 743318.
What is the population of Barea?
Barea had a total population of 2,236, including 1,135 males and 1,101 females.
How many households are there in Barea?
Barea had 484 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barea?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barea was 71.35%. Male literacy was 74.18% and female literacy was 68.43%.