Barai

Barai is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Barai village. As per 2009 stats, Sitgram is the gram panchayat of Barai village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barai is 309661. The village spans a total geographical area of 159.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733201. Raigang is nearest town to Barai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barai 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 Barai

Population of Barai

According to the 2011 Census, Barai has a total population of about 1,242, with approximately 651 males and 591 females. The sex ratio is around 907 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 234 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 195 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.09%, with male literacy at about 50.84% and female literacy near 38.75%. There are around 254 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barai

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

Nearby Villages of Barai

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Barai