Where is Barakala village located?
Barakala is in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Barakala Village
Barakala is an inhabited village in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 339907, the Census 2011 record lists 196 people in 44 households and the reported area is 33.83 hectares. The local references include Jhargram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 22 km.
Village Code339907
Population196
Households44
Area33.83 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Barakala
- Census Village Code
- 339907
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Paschim Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jhargram
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02454
- CD Block
- Jhargram
- Households
- 44
- Population
- 196
- Male Population
- 97
- Female Population
- 99
- Sex Ratio
- 1,020.62
- Area
- 33.83 hectares
- Area
- 0.34 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhargram
- Nearest Town Distance
- 22 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721507
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Barakala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 196 people, 33.83 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Barakala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Barakala falls under Jhargram Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 339907.
- The record lists 196 people living in 44 households.
- The reported village area is 33.83 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density579.37 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share36.22%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Barakala in the official administrative record. Census village code 339907 and Jhargram CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02454
- Village Census Code
- 339907
- CD Block Code
- 0301
- CD Block Name
- Jhargram
Location and Distance
Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Barakala, about 22 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhargram
- District Headquarter
- Midnapur
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhargram
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhargram
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 22 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 33.83 hectares
- Area
- 0.34 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 196 people in 44 households, with 97 male residents and 99 female residents. The average household size is 4.45, and SC share is 36.22% and ST share is 0% for Barakala. Population density works out to about 579.37 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 44
- Total Population
- 196
- Male Population
- 97
- Female Population
- 99
- Sex Ratio
- 1,020.62
- Average Household Size
- 4.45
- SC Population
- 71
- SC Male Population
- 29
- SC Female Population
- 42
- SC Population Share
- 36.22
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Barakala list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barakala include hand pump water and river or canal 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 3.61 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Barakala include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Barakala include self-help groups, PDS shop 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
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Barakala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 22.5 hectares and irrigated land is 22.5 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 7.72
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 22.5
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 22.5
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 18.27 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 4.23 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 Barakala
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
- 5–10 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 and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721507 | Paschim Medinipur | No Block | Medinipur (M) | Near Deer Park Jhargram Police Line, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721507 |
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
Which district is Barakala village in?
Barakala village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Barakala village in?
Barakala village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Barakala under?
Barakala comes under Jhargram Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Barakala?
The Census village code of Barakala is 339907.
What is the population of Barakala village?
The village record lists 196 people and 44 households for Barakala.
How many households are in Barakala village?
The village record lists 44 households for Barakala.
What is the male and female population of Barakala?
The record lists 97 male residents and 99 female residents for Barakala.
What is the sex ratio of Barakala village?
The sex ratio of Barakala is 1,020.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Barakala village?
The reported geographical area of Barakala is 33.83 hectares.
What is the population density of Barakala village?
The approximate population density of Barakala is 579.37 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Barakala?
The nearest town listed for Barakala is Jhargram, about 22 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Barakala?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Barakala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Barakala?
For Barakala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Rice, net sown area is 22.5 hectares and irrigated land is 22.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barakala?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barakala. 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 Barakala.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Barakala.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Barakala.