Indian Village Directory

Barakaram Village

Barakaram is an inhabited village in Bundwan Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 332387, the Census 2011 record lists 1,120 people in 236 households and the reported area is 178.28 hectares. The local references include Bundwan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tata at about 74 km.

In short:

Barakaram is a village in Bundwan Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 332387 and 1,120 people in 236 households.

Village Code332387
Population1,120
Households236
Area178.28 hectares
Nearest TownTata

Detailed village profile

Barakaram at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,120 people, 178.28 hectares of reported area and Tata as the nearest town reference for Barakaram, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Bundwan
CD Block Bundwan
  • Barakaram falls under Bundwan Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 332387.
  • The record lists 1,120 people living in 236 households.
  • The reported village area is 178.28 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Tata.
  • 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
Barakaram
Census Village Code
332387
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bundwan
Sub-district Census Code
02397
CD Block
Bundwan
Households
236
Population
1,120
Male Population
543
Female Population
577
Sex Ratio
1,062.62
Area
178.28 hectares
Area
1.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Tata
Nearest Town Distance
74 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723129
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 Density 628.23 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.75 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 11.79% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 9.64% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barakaram in the official administrative record. Census village code 332387 and Bundwan CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02397
Village Census Code
332387
CD Block Code
0244
CD Block Name
Bundwan

Location and Distance

Tata is the nearest town listed for Barakaram, about 74 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 71 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bandwan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
71 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tata
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
74 km
Nearest Town
Tata
Distance from Nearest Town
74 km
Total Geographical Area
178.28 hectares
Area
1.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,120 people in 236 households, with 543 male residents and 577 female residents. The average household size is 4.75, and SC share is 11.79% and ST share is 9.64% for Barakaram. Population density works out to about 628.23 people per sq km.

Total Households
236
Total Population
1,120
Male Population
543
Female Population
577
Sex Ratio
1,062.62
Average Household Size
4.75
SC Population
132
SC Male Population
72
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
11.79
ST Population
108
ST Male Population
56
ST Female Population
52
ST Population Share
9.64
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barakaram 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 Barakaram 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 in Summer
Available
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
1.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barakaram include self-help groups, 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barakaram is reported as 10 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
10 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 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
12 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 Barakaram show that reported agricultural commodities include Babui Grass, net sown area is 170.78 hectares and irrigated land is 2 hectares (1.2% 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
6.3
Net Area Sown In Hectares
170.78
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
168.78 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barakaram

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.

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 723129 Puruliya Bundwan Bandoan (Ct) Chila Road Purulia Bandwan, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723129
State Bank of India ATM 723129 Puruliya Bundwan Bandoan (Ct) Purulia Bandwan, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723129

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 Barakaram village located?

Barakaram is in Bundwan Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Barakaram village in?

Barakaram village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Barakaram village in?

Barakaram village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Barakaram under?

Barakaram comes under Bundwan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barakaram?

The Census village code of Barakaram is 332387.

What is the population of Barakaram village?

The village record lists 1,120 people and 236 households for Barakaram.

How many households are in Barakaram village?

The village record lists 236 households for Barakaram.

What is the male and female population of Barakaram?

The record lists 543 male residents and 577 female residents for Barakaram.

What is the sex ratio of Barakaram village?

The sex ratio of Barakaram is 1,062.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barakaram village?

The reported geographical area of Barakaram is 178.28 hectares.

What is the population density of Barakaram village?

The approximate population density of Barakaram is 628.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barakaram?

The nearest town listed for Barakaram is Tata, about 74 km away.

How far is Barakaram from the district headquarters?

Barakaram is about 71 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barakaram from the sub-district headquarters?

Barakaram is about 23 km from Bandwan, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barakaram?

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

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

For Barakaram, reported agricultural commodities include Babui Grass, net sown area is 170.78 hectares and irrigated land is 2 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barakaram. These records include 2 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 Barakaram.

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.