Baria - Diamond Harbour - I, South 24 Parganas

Baria is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.8 km from Diamond Harbour and around 45.4 km from Alipore. Bolsiddhi Kalinagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baria is 334375. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.28 hectares and falls under the 743331 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Baria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baria

According to the 2011 Census, Baria village had a total population of 1,893 people, including 972 males and 921 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.96%, with male literacy at 83.45% and female literacy at 70.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514.

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

Nearby Villages of Baria

Baria 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 Baria

Baria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basuldanga, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Baria is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Baria is about 45.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baria

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

Health Facilities in Baria

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

FAQs about Baria