Barhat

Barhat is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.9km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 85.7km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Islampur is the gram panchayat of Barhat village.

Here you can discover what makes Barhat unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Barhat’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 Barhat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barhat is 309007. The village spans a total geographical area of 305.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733202. Islampur is nearest town to Barhat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.

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

Google Map of Barhat

Population of Barhat

According to the 2011 Census, Barhat has a total population of about 1,670, with approximately 876 males and 794 females. The sex ratio is around 906 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 228 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 732 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 85. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.99%, with male literacy at about 61.76% and female literacy near 49.62%. There are around 321 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barhat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barhat

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

Nearby Villages of Barhat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barhat