Where is Barra village located?
Barra is in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Barra Village
Barra is an inhabited village in Barabazar Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331900, the Census 2011 record lists 1,015 people in 195 households and the reported area is 211.44 hectares. The local references include Barabazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 34 km.
Village Code331900
Population1,015
Households195
Area211.44 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Barra
- Census Village Code
- 331900
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Barabazar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02394
- CD Block
- Barabazar
- Households
- 195
- Population
- 1,015
- Male Population
- 517
- Female Population
- 498
- Sex Ratio
- 963.25
- Area
- 211.44 hectares
- Area
- 2.11 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purulia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 34 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723127
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Barra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,015 people, 211.44 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Barra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Barra falls under Barabazar Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331900.
- The record lists 1,015 people living in 195 households.
- The reported village area is 211.44 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purulia.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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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 Density480.04 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.85%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share9.16%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share8.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Barra in the official administrative record. Census village code 331900 and Barabazar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02394
- Village Census Code
- 331900
- CD Block Code
- 0241
- CD Block Name
- Barabazar
Location and Distance
Purulia is the nearest town listed for Barra, about 34 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 47.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Barabazar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 1.9 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 47.9 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purulia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 34 km
- Nearest Town
- Purulia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 34 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 211.44 hectares
- Area
- 2.11 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,015 people in 195 households, with 517 male residents and 498 female residents. The average household size is 5.21, and SC share is 9.85% and ST share is 9.16% for Barra. Population density works out to about 480.04 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 195
- Total Population
- 1,015
- Male Population
- 517
- Female Population
- 498
- Sex Ratio
- 963.25
- Average Household Size
- 5.21
- SC Population
- 100
- SC Male Population
- 50
- SC Female Population
- 50
- SC Population Share
- 9.85
- ST Population
- 93
- ST Male Population
- 49
- ST Female Population
- 44
- ST Population Share
- 9.16
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Barra list 2 government primary schools 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
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barra 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.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- 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
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 27.42 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Barra include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Barra 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 Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Barra is reported as 14 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
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Barra show that reported agricultural commodities include Babui Grass, net sown area is 132.27 hectares and irrigated land is 11.72 hectares (8.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Babui Grass
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 51.75
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 132.27
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 120.55 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 11.72
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 11.72 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 Barra
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
- 5
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 5 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 2 | 40% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 20% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 20% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 20% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 723127 | Puruliya | Barabazar | Barabazar (Ct) | Dist Purulia Sindri Road Barabazar Post Barabhum, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 723127 | Puruliya | Barabazar | Bamundiha | Distt.- Puruliya, West Bengal Vill.- Bamundiha, P. S Barabazar, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 723127 | Puruliya | Barabazar | Baramukru | Burrapo Barabhumpsburrapurulia Wbin Burrapo Barabhumpsburra, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 723127 | Puruliya | Barabazar | Barabazar (Ct) | Barabhum Barabazar(purulia), Puruliya, West Bengal, 723127 |
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 Barra village in?
Barra village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Barra village in?
Barra village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Barra under?
Barra comes under Barabazar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Barra?
The Census village code of Barra is 331900.
What is the population of Barra village?
The village record lists 1,015 people and 195 households for Barra.
How many households are in Barra village?
The village record lists 195 households for Barra.
What is the male and female population of Barra?
The record lists 517 male residents and 498 female residents for Barra.
What is the sex ratio of Barra village?
The sex ratio of Barra is 963.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Barra village?
The reported geographical area of Barra is 211.44 hectares.
What is the population density of Barra village?
The approximate population density of Barra is 480.04 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Barra?
The nearest town listed for Barra is Purulia, about 34 km away.
How far is Barra from the district headquarters?
Barra is about 47.9 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Barra from the sub-district headquarters?
Barra is about 1.9 km from Barabazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Barra?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Barra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Barra?
For Barra, reported agricultural commodities include Babui Grass, net sown area is 132.27 hectares and irrigated land is 11.72 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barra?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barra. 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 Barra.