Barasi

Barasi is a village located in Mathurapur I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.7km away from sub-district headquarter Mathurapur (tehsildar office) and 58.5km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Krishnachandrapur is the gram panchayat of Barasi village.

Here you can discover what makes Barasi unique in its vibrant Mathurapur I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Barasi’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 Barasi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barasi is 334827. The village spans a total geographical area of 68.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743349. Joynagar is nearest town to Barasi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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

Google Map of Barasi

Population of Barasi

According to the 2011 Census, Barasi has a total population of about 1,628, with approximately 846 males and 782 females. The sex ratio is around 924 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 186 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 215 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 66.71%, with male literacy at about 72.58% and female literacy near 60.36%. There are around 354 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barasi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barasi

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

Nearby Villages of Barasi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barasi