Barakhanti - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Barakhanti is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Agdimti-khanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barakhanti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barakhanti is 308983. The village covers a total geographical area of 1219.31 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Barakhanti

According to the 2011 Census, Barakhanti village had a total population of 9,617 people, including 4,966 males and 4,651 females, living in 1,880 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.41%, with male literacy at 57.41% and female literacy at 38.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Barakhanti

Barakhanti 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 Barakhanti

Public transport in the Barakhanti is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Barakhanti is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Barakhanti is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barakhanti

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

Health Facilities in Barakhanti

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

FAQs about Barakhanti