Indian Village Directory

Barait Village

Barait is an inhabited village in Kumarganj Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 310779, the Census 2011 record lists 1,424 people in 348 households and the reported area is 119.84 hectares. The local references include Kumarganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balurghat at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Barait is a village in Kumarganj Block, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 310779 and 1,424 people in 348 households.
Village Code310779
Population1,424
Households348
Area119.84 hectares
Nearest TownBalurghat

Key Village Facts

Village
Barait
Census Village Code
310779
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Dakshin Dinajpur
District Census Code
331
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kumarganj
Sub-district Census Code
02202
CD Block
Kumarganj
Households
348
Population
1,424
Male Population
760
Female Population
664
Sex Ratio
873.68
Area
119.84 hectares
Area
1.2 sq km
Nearest Town
Balurghat
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
733141
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Barait at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,424 people, 119.84 hectares of reported area and Balurghat as the nearest town reference for Barait, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockKumarganj
  • Barait falls under Kumarganj Block in Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 310779.
  • The record lists 1,424 people living in 348 households.
  • The reported village area is 119.84 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balurghat.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,188.25 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.21%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share20.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barait in the official administrative record. Census village code 310779 and Kumarganj CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
331
Sub-district Census Code
02202
Village Census Code
310779
CD Block Code
0049
CD Block Name
Kumarganj

Location and Distance

Balurghat is the nearest town listed for Barait, about 40 km away. Balurghat is listed as the district headquarters at about 30.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kumarganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15.4 km
District Headquarter
Balurghat
Distance from District Headquarter
30.9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balurghat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town
Balurghat
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
119.84 hectares
Area
1.2 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,424 people in 348 households, with 760 male residents and 664 female residents. The average household size is 4.09, and SC share is 0.21% and ST share is 0% for Barait. Population density works out to about 1,188.25 people per sq km.

Total Households
348
Total Population
1,424
Male Population
760
Female Population
664
Sex Ratio
873.68
Average Household Size
4.09
SC Population
3
SC Male Population
1
SC Female Population
2
SC Population Share
0.21
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barait list 1 government primary school. 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barait include hand pump 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.94 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barait 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barait include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barait is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 18 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barait show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Rice and Muri, net sown area is 80.8 hectares and irrigated land is 16.5 hectares (20.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Muri
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
31.1
Net Area Sown In Hectares
80.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
64.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.5
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
11.9 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barait

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 733141 Dakshin Dinajpur Kumarganj Kumarganj Kumarganj Dangarhat Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733141

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 Barait village located?

Barait is in Kumarganj Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Barait village in?

Barait village is in Dakshin Dinajpur district.

Which state is Barait village in?

Barait village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Barait under?

Barait comes under Kumarganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barait?

The Census village code of Barait is 310779.

What is the population of Barait village?

The village record lists 1,424 people and 348 households for Barait.

How many households are in Barait village?

The village record lists 348 households for Barait.

What is the male and female population of Barait?

The record lists 760 male residents and 664 female residents for Barait.

What is the sex ratio of Barait village?

The sex ratio of Barait is 873.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barait village?

The reported geographical area of Barait is 119.84 hectares.

What is the population density of Barait village?

The approximate population density of Barait is 1,188.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barait?

The nearest town listed for Barait is Balurghat, about 40 km away.

How far is Barait from the district headquarters?

Barait is about 30.9 km from Balurghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barait from the sub-district headquarters?

Barait is about 15.4 km from Kumarganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barait?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Barait.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Barait?

For Barait, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Rice and Muri, net sown area is 80.8 hectares and irrigated land is 16.5 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barait?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barait. These records include 1 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 Barait.

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.