Indian Village Directory

Barai Village

Barai is an inhabited village in Garbeta - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 337136, the Census 2011 record lists 473 people in 82 households and the reported area is 111.69 hectares. The local references include Garbeta - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chandrakona at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Barai is a village in Garbeta - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 337136 and 473 people in 82 households.
Village Code337136
Population473
Households82
Area111.69 hectares
Nearest TownChandrakona

Key Village Facts

Village
Barai
Census Village Code
337136
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Garbeta - I
Sub-district Census Code
02444
CD Block
Garbeta - I
Households
82
Population
473
Male Population
240
Female Population
233
Sex Ratio
970.83
Area
111.69 hectares
Area
1.12 sq km
Nearest Town
Chandrakona
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721127
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Barai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 473 people, 111.69 hectares of reported area and Chandrakona as the nearest town reference for Barai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockGarbeta - I
  • Barai falls under Garbeta - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 337136.
  • The record lists 473 people living in 82 households.
  • The reported village area is 111.69 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chandrakona.
  • 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 Density423.49 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.77 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share23.68%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share93.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barai in the official administrative record. Census village code 337136 and Garbeta - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02444
Village Census Code
337136
CD Block Code
0291
CD Block Name
Garbeta - I

Location and Distance

Chandrakona is the nearest town listed for Barai, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Garbeta
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22.4 km
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Chandrakona
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Chandrakona
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
111.69 hectares
Area
1.12 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 473 people in 82 households, with 240 male residents and 233 female residents. The average household size is 5.77, and SC share is 23.68% and ST share is 0% for Barai. Population density works out to about 423.49 people per sq km.

Total Households
82
Total Population
473
Male Population
240
Female Population
233
Sex Ratio
970.83
Average Household Size
5.77
SC Population
112
SC Male Population
57
SC Female Population
55
SC Population Share
23.68
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barai 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 Barai 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
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.04 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barai include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barai is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 9 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 101.57 hectares and irrigated land is 95.1 hectares (93.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.08
Net Area Sown In Hectares
101.57
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.47 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
95.1
Canals Area In Hectares
90.1 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barai

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
7
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 5 71%
CRM 2 29%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 2 29%
Punjab National Bank 2 29%
State Bank of India 2 29%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 14%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 721127 Paschim Medinipur Garbeta - I Garbeta (Ct) Bibek More Near Adsr Office Garbeta Branch, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721127
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 721127 Paschim Medinipur Garbeta - I Garbeta (Ct) Dist- Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal Hdfc Bank Ltd. Ground Floor, Village Po Ps - Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Beng…
Punjab National Bank ATM 721127 Paschim Medinipur Garbeta - I Garberia Psgarbet Villpo Dhadika Psgarbetpaschim Medinwbin Villpo Dhadika, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721127
State Bank of India ATM 721127 Paschim Medinipur Garbeta - I Garbeta (Ct) Vidyasagar Co Op Garhbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721127
Punjab National Bank ATM 721127 Paschim Medinipur Garbeta - I Garbeta (Ct) Medinipur (Pas) Garbeta, Medinipur (Pas)-721127, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721127
State Bank of India ATM 721127 Paschim Medinipur Garbeta - I Amlagora (Ct) Garhbeta Rural Hospital Garhbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721127
Bank of Baroda CRM 721127 Paschim Medinipur Garbeta - I Garbeta (Ct) Bibek More Near Adsr Office Garbeta Branch, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721127

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 Barai village located?

Barai is in Garbeta - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Barai village in?

Barai village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Barai village in?

Barai village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Barai under?

Barai comes under Garbeta - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barai?

The Census village code of Barai is 337136.

What is the population of Barai village?

The village record lists 473 people and 82 households for Barai.

How many households are in Barai village?

The village record lists 82 households for Barai.

What is the male and female population of Barai?

The record lists 240 male residents and 233 female residents for Barai.

What is the sex ratio of Barai village?

The sex ratio of Barai is 970.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barai village?

The reported geographical area of Barai is 111.69 hectares.

What is the population density of Barai village?

The approximate population density of Barai is 423.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barai?

The nearest town listed for Barai is Chandrakona, about 10 km away.

How far is Barai from the sub-district headquarters?

Barai is about 22.4 km from Garbeta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barai?

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

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

For Barai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 101.57 hectares and irrigated land is 95.1 hectares.

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

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barai. These records include 4 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 Barai.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Barai.

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.