Barala is an inhabited village in Raghunathganj - I Block of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 314009, the Census 2011 record lists 5,580 people in 1,256 households and the reported area is 627.31 hectares. The local references include Raghunathganj - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raghunathganj at about 10 km.
In short:
Barala is a village in Raghunathganj - I Block, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 314009 and 5,580 people in 1,256 households.
Village Code314009
Population5,580
Households1,256
Area627.31 hectares
Nearest TownRaghunathganj
Detailed village profile
Barala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,580 people, 627.31 hectares of reported area and Raghunathganj as the nearest town reference for Barala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Barala falls under Raghunathganj - I Block in Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 314009.
The record lists 5,580 people living in 1,256 households.
The reported village area is 627.31 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Raghunathganj.
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
Barala
Census Village Code
314009
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Murshidabad
District Census Code
333
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Raghunathganj - I
Sub-district Census Code
02227
CD Block
Raghunathganj - I
Households
1,256
Population
5,580
Male Population
2,838
Female Population
2,742
Sex Ratio
966.17
Area
627.31 hectares
Area
6.27 sq km
Nearest Town
Raghunathganj
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
742235
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 Density889.51 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.44 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share29.14%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share40.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Barala in the official administrative record. Census village code 314009 and Raghunathganj - I CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
333
Sub-district Census Code
02227
Village Census Code
314009
CD Block Code
0074
CD Block Name
Raghunathganj - I
Location and Distance
Raghunathganj is the nearest town listed for Barala, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Raghunathganj
District Headquarter
Berhampore
Nearest Statutory Town
Raghunathganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Raghunathganj
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
627.31 hectares
Area
6.27 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,580 people in 1,256 households, with 2,838 male residents and 2,742 female residents. The average household size is 4.44, and SC share is 29.14% and ST share is 0% for Barala. Population density works out to about 889.51 people per sq km.
Total Households
1,256
Total Population
5,580
Male Population
2,838
Female Population
2,742
Sex Ratio
966.17
Average Household Size
4.44
SC Population
1,626
SC Male Population
820
SC Female Population
806
SC Population Share
29.14
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Barala list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
2
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Barala. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barala 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
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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
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
20 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
150 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Barala include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Barala include commercial 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.
ATM
Available
Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Barala is reported as 14 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
14 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
14 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
14 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
14 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 Barala show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, Bamboo and Cane Product and Gate, Grill, Almira, net sown area is 512.76 hectares and irrigated land is 206.72 hectares (40.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Vegetable
Manufacturers Commodities First
Gate, Grill, Almira
Handicrafts Commodities First
Bamboo and Cane Product
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Biri
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
94.55
Net Area Sown In Hectares
512.76
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
306.04 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
206.72
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
56.72 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
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.
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The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
742235
Murshidabad
Raghunathganj - I
Mirzapur (Ct)
Miyapur Bazar Miyapur Bazar, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742235
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 Barala village located?
Barala is in Raghunathganj - I Block of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Barala village in?
Barala village is in Murshidabad district.
Which state is Barala village in?
Barala village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Barala under?
Barala comes under Raghunathganj - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Barala?
The Census village code of Barala is 314009.
What is the population of Barala village?
The village record lists 5,580 people and 1,256 households for Barala.
How many households are in Barala village?
The village record lists 1,256 households for Barala.
What is the male and female population of Barala?
The record lists 2,838 male residents and 2,742 female residents for Barala.
What is the sex ratio of Barala village?
The sex ratio of Barala is 966.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Barala village?
The reported geographical area of Barala is 627.31 hectares.
What is the population density of Barala village?
The approximate population density of Barala is 889.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Barala?
The nearest town listed for Barala is Raghunathganj, about 10 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Barala?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Barala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Barala?
For Barala, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, Bamboo and Cane Product and Gate, Grill, Almira, net sown area is 512.76 hectares and irrigated land is 206.72 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barala?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barala. 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 Barala.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Barala.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Barala.
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.