Baria

Baria is a village located in Diamond Harbour I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 2.8km away from sub-district headquarter Diamond Harbour (tehsildar office) and 45.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Bolsiddhi Kalinagar is the gram panchayat of Baria village.

Here you can discover what makes Baria unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Baria’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Baria

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baria is 334375. The village spans a total geographical area of 61.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Baria village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baria 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 Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baria

Population of Baria

According to the 2011 Census, Baria has a total population of about 1,893, with approximately 972 males and 921 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 187 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 514 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.36%, with male literacy at about 75.21% and female literacy near 63.19%. There are around 450 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baria's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baria

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Baria. As per the 2011 stats, Baria had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Baria

Knowing the nearby villages of Baria helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Baria.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baria