Barbaria - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Barbaria is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 45.8 km from Alipore. Ramkishore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barbaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barbaria is 334494. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.53 hectares and falls under the 743351 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Barbaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barbaria

According to the 2011 Census, Barbaria village had a total population of 2,972 people, including 1,508 males and 1,464 females, living in 692 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.96%, with male literacy at 78.91% and female literacy at 66.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Barbaria

Barbaria 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 Barbaria

Barbaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Basuldanga, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Barbaria is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Barbaria is about 45.8 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 Barbaria

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

Health Facilities in Barbaria

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

FAQs about Barbaria