Barabar

Barabar is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.7km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Barabar village. As per 2009 stats, Bindole is the gram panchayat of Barabar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barabar is 309618. The village spans a total geographical area of 314.98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raiganj is nearest town to Barabar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barabar 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 Hemtabad 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 Barabar

Population of Barabar

According to the 2011 Census, Barabar has a total population of about 1,580, with approximately 812 males and 768 females. The sex ratio is around 945 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 191 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,232 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.57%, with male literacy at about 59.73% and female literacy near 51.17%. There are around 321 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barabar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barabar

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

Nearby Villages of Barabar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barabar