Bara is an inhabited village in Sonamukhi Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 327500, the Census 2011 record lists 1,421 people in 323 households and the reported area is 320.61 hectares. The local references include Sonamukhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sonamukhi at about 12 km.
In short:
Bara is a village in Sonamukhi Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 327500 and 1,421 people in 323 households.
Village Code327500
Population1,421
Households323
Area320.61 hectares
Nearest TownSonamukhi
Detailed village profile
Bara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,421 people, 320.61 hectares of reported area and Sonamukhi as the nearest town reference for Bara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bara falls under Sonamukhi Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 327500.
The record lists 1,421 people living in 323 households.
The reported village area is 320.61 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Sonamukhi.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Bara
Census Village Code
327500
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonamukhi
Sub-district Census Code
02364
CD Block
Sonamukhi
Households
323
Population
1,421
Male Population
754
Female Population
667
Sex Ratio
884.62
Area
320.61 hectares
Area
3.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Sonamukhi
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722207
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density443.22 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.4 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share64.39%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.28%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bara in the official administrative record. Census village code 327500 and Sonamukhi CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02364
Village Census Code
327500
CD Block Code
0211
CD Block Name
Sonamukhi
Location and Distance
Sonamukhi is the nearest town listed for Bara, about 12 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Sonamukhi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12.2 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Sonamukhi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town
Sonamukhi
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
320.61 hectares
Area
3.21 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,421 people in 323 households, with 754 male residents and 667 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 64.39% and ST share is 0.28% for Bara. Population density works out to about 443.22 people per sq km.
Total Households
323
Total Population
1,421
Male Population
754
Female Population
667
Sex Ratio
884.62
Average Household Size
4.4
SC Population
915
SC Male Population
495
SC Female Population
420
SC Population Share
64.39
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
0.28
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bara list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bara. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bara include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bara include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Cooperative Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bara is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 198.11 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
122.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
198.11
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
198.11 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
75%
CRM
1
25%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
50%
Punjab National Bank
1
25%
ICICI Bank Limited
1
25%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
722207
Bankura
Sonamukhi
Sonamukhi (P)
West Bengal PIN Code- 722207 VILL Po- Sonamukhi, Distt- Bankura, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
ICICI Bank Limited
CRM
722207
Bankura
Sonamukhi
Mahespur (P)
Po Sonamukhi, Dist: Bankura, West Bengal - 722207 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village Maheshpur, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
State Bank of India
ATM
722207
Bankura
Sonamukhi
Sonamukhi (P)
Bankura Sonamukhi, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
State Bank of India
ATM
722207
Bankura
Sonamukhi
Sonamukhi (P)
Sonamukhi Sonamukhi Bazar, Bankura, West Bengal, 722207
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bara village located?
Bara is in Sonamukhi Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Bara village in?
Bara village is in Bankura district.
Which state is Bara village in?
Bara village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Bara under?
Bara comes under Sonamukhi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bara?
The Census village code of Bara is 327500.
What is the population of Bara village?
The village record lists 1,421 people and 323 households for Bara.
How many households are in Bara village?
The village record lists 323 households for Bara.
What is the male and female population of Bara?
The record lists 754 male residents and 667 female residents for Bara.
What is the sex ratio of Bara village?
The sex ratio of Bara is 884.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bara village?
The reported geographical area of Bara is 320.61 hectares.
What is the population density of Bara village?
The approximate population density of Bara is 443.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bara?
The nearest town listed for Bara is Sonamukhi, about 12 km away.
How far is Bara from the sub-district headquarters?
Bara is about 12.2 km from Sonamukhi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bara?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Bara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bara?
For Bara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 198.11 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bara?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bara. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Bara.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bara.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.