Where is Barai village located?
Barai is in Pingla Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Barai Village
Barai is an inhabited village in Pingla Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 342559, the Census 2011 record lists 634 people in 158 households and the reported area is 142.85 hectares. The local references include Pingla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 10 km.
Village Code342559
Population634
Households158
Area142.85 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Barai
- Census Village Code
- 342559
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Paschim Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pingla
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02463
- CD Block
- Pingla
- Households
- 158
- Population
- 634
- Male Population
- 318
- Female Population
- 316
- Sex Ratio
- 993.71
- Area
- 142.85 hectares
- Area
- 1.43 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721140
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Barai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 634 people, 142.85 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Barai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Barai falls under Pingla Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 342559.
- The record lists 634 people living in 158 households.
- The reported village area is 142.85 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kharagpur.
- 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 Density443.82 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.01 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.72%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share35.8%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 Barai in the official administrative record. Census village code 342559 and Pingla CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 344
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02463
- Village Census Code
- 342559
- CD Block Code
- 0310
- CD Block Name
- Pingla
Location and Distance
Kharagpur 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
- Pingla
- District Headquarter
- Midnapur
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Kharagpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 142.85 hectares
- Area
- 1.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 634 people in 158 households, with 318 male residents and 316 female residents. The average household size is 4.01, and SC share is 13.72% and ST share is 35.8% for Barai. Population density works out to about 443.82 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 158
- Total Population
- 634
- Male Population
- 318
- Female Population
- 316
- Sex Ratio
- 993.71
- Average Household Size
- 4.01
- SC Population
- 87
- SC Male Population
- 40
- SC Female Population
- 47
- SC Population Share
- 13.72
- ST Population
- 227
- ST Male Population
- 116
- ST Female Population
- 111
- ST Population Share
- 35.8
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Barai list 2 government primary schools, 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
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barai include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 18 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Barai include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Barai include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, 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
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Barai is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 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
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 11 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
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Barai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 129 hectares and irrigated land is 129 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Rice
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Manufacturers Commodities Second
- Flour
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mustard Seed
- Manufacturers Commodities Third
- Mustard Oil
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 12.85
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 129.0
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 129.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 90 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 21 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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 25% |
| Punjab National Bank | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 721140 | Paschim Medinipur | Pingla | Karkai | Karkai Gram Panchayat Office, I Floor, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721140 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 721140 | Paschim Medinipur | Pingla | Jamna | Teh.midnapur Jamna, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721140 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721140 | Paschim Medinipur | Pingla | Pingla | Village: Pingla Jamna Bus Stand Near Sbi Pingla, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721140 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 721140 | Paschim Medinipur | Pingla | Pingla | Village: Pingla Jamna Bus Stop, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721140 |
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 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 Pingla 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 342559.
What is the population of Barai village?
The village record lists 634 people and 158 households for Barai.
How many households are in Barai village?
The village record lists 158 households for Barai.
What is the male and female population of Barai?
The record lists 318 male residents and 316 female residents for Barai.
What is the sex ratio of Barai village?
The sex ratio of Barai is 993.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Barai village?
The reported geographical area of Barai is 142.85 hectares.
What is the population density of Barai village?
The approximate population density of Barai is 443.82 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 Kharagpur, about 10 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Barai?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Barai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Barai?
For Barai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 129 hectares and irrigated land is 129 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barai?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barai. 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 Barai.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Barai.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Barai.