Barasi

Block / Subdivision Mathurapur I
State West Bengal

About Barasi

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barasi village is 334827. Barasi village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 68.4 hectares. Barasi has a total population of 1,628 peoples, out of which male population is 846 while female population is 782. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 924 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barasi village is 66.71% out of which 72.58% males and 60.36% females are literate. There are about 354 houses in barasi village. Pincode of barasi village locality is 743349.

When it comes to administration, Barasi village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Barasi village comes under Raidighi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency. Joynagar is nearest town to barasi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Barasi

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,628 846 782
Literate Population 1,086 614 472
Illiterate Population 542 232 310

Connectivity of Barasi

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Barasi

Frequently Asked Questions about Barasi

Where is Barasi located?

Barasi village is situated in Mathurapur I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barasi?

The Gram Panchayat of Barasi is Krishnachandrapur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Barasi?

The pincode of Barasi is 743349, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Barasi as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barasi is 1,628, with 846 males and 782 females.

How many households are there in Barasi as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Barasi village has a total of 354 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barasi as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barasi is 66.71%. The male literacy rate is 72.58%, while the female literacy rate is 60.36%.