Baradhara - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Baradhara is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.1 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mahipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baradhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baradhara is 309606. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.44 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Baradhara

According to the 2011 Census, Baradhara village had a total population of 278 people, including 149 males and 129 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.51%, with male literacy at 91.73% and female literacy at 50.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Baradhara

Baradhara 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 Baradhara

Baradhara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Baradhara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baradhara

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

Health Facilities in Baradhara

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

FAQs about Baradhara