Baraia village, Tehatta - II block | Pincode 741156

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Baraia is a village in Tehatta - II mandal, Nadia district, West Bengal, with a population of 7,746 across 1,767 households. The village has a literacy rate of 56% and is located at coordinates 23.715°N, 88.371°E with postal code 741156.

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Najirun Khatun Bibi

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LGD code: 321260
Pincode: 741156
Post office: Plassey
Population: 7,746
Households: 1,767
Literacy rate: 56%
Sex ratio: 941 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,589
Distance to district centre: 41 km
Distance to mandal centre: 11 km
Distance to Kolkata: 127 km
Distance to Delhi: 1239 km
Nearest railway station: Pagla Chandi · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Barnia Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Baraia compares

By population, Baraia ranks #8 of 34 villages in Tehatta - II mandal.

Literacy rate

56.0%

−4.8% vs mandal average

Baraia: 56.0%
Tehatta - II mandal: 60.8%
Nadia district: 67.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

941

−15 vs mandal average

Baraia: 941
Tehatta - II mandal: 956

Household size

people per home

4.4

+0.2 vs mandal average

Baraia: 4.4
Tehatta - II mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Baraia at a glance

Baraia is a village of 7,746 people in 1,767 households (Census 2011) in Tehatta - II block, Nadia district, West Bengal, the 8th-largest of 34 villages in Tehatta - II block. Literacy is 56%, 5 points below the block average of 61% and the sex ratio is 941 women per 1,000 men. It lies 41 km from the Nadia district centre, 6 km from Palsunda, the nearest town, 7 km from Pagla Chandi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 741156, served by Plassey post office; the LGD village code is 321260. The nearest hospital or health centre is Barnia Hospital, 5 km away. The sarpanch is Najirun Khatun Bibi, and the village votes in Nakashipara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Santanu Dey. The population is estimated at 8,665 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baraia · this village	7,746	56%	—
Dhwapara · Tehatta - II	6,667	51%	2.3 km NW
Bilkumari · Nakashipara	7,112	53%	2.7 km SE
Abhaynagar · Tehatta - II	2,254	51%	2.7 km E
Haranagar · Nakashipara	7,621	55%	3 km SW
Bandakhola · Nakashipara	3,386	50%	3.4 km S
Arbetai · Nakashipara	4,809	59%	3.3 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Baraia

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 22
Primary school: 4
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 1,538.88
Irrigated area (ha): 1,156.82
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Baraia

LGD code: 321260
Pincode: 741156
Post office: Plassey
Population (Census 2011): 7,746
Population (projected 2026): 8,665
Households: 1,767
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 941
Literacy rate: 56.0%
Coordinates: 23.71502°N, 88.37061°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Krishnanagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nakashipara
Member of Parliament: Mahua Moitra
Member of Legislative Assembly: Santanu Dey
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Najirun Khatun Bibi
Block / Mandal: Tehatta - II

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Nadia district level

Then & Now

Baraia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

7,746

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

8,665

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,767

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 7,746Census 2011
Households: 1,767Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 941 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8,6652026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,60,685MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 982NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 76.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 78.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 73.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Nadia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nadia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nadia district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Baraia

Mandal centre

Tehatta - II · ≈ 11 km

≈ 24 min by car · 28 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Nadia · ≈ 41 km

≈ 1 h 24 min by car · 1 h 40 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,791 people

Palsunda · ≈ 6.5 km

≈ 13 min by car · 16 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata127 kmcapital
Delhi1239 km
Hyderabad1246 km
Chennai1458 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPagla Chandi7 km
Hospital / PHCBarnia Hospital5 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India12 km
Petrol pumpIndian oil9 km
CollegeMuragacha Government College20 km
Police stationOffice Of The Superintendent Of Police, Nadia36 km

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck
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Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
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Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance
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Low pressure likely over Bay of Bengal on Sep 11, heavy rain expected in parts of WB
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What is the pincode of Baraia?

The pincode of Baraia, Tehatta - II block, Nadia district, West Bengal is 741156. The post office is Plassey.

Which post office delivers to Baraia?

Mail for Baraia is delivered through Plassey post office, pincode 741156, in Tehatta - II block, Nadia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baraia located?

Baraia is a village in Tehatta - II block of Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Baraia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baraia village has a population of 7,746 across 1,767 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Baraia?

The current sarpanch of Baraia gram panchayat is Najirun Khatun Bibi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baraia in?

Baraia falls under the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baraia in?

Baraia falls under the Nakashipara assembly constituency (AC #81) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Baraia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baraia village is 56.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Baraia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baraia village is 941 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baraia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baraia, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Baraia from Nadia district centre?

Baraia is approximately 41 km (straight-line) from the centre of Nadia district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Baraia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baraia village is 321260.

Which is the nearest town to Baraia?

Palsunda (population 11,791, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 6 km from Baraia in a straight line.

How big is Baraia compared to other villages in Tehatta - II block?

Baraia ranks 8 of 34 villages in Tehatta - II block by Census 2011 population (7,746 residents).

How far is Baraia from Kolkata?

Baraia is about 127 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 165 km.

How far is Baraia from Delhi?

Baraia is about 1239 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1611 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Baraia?

Pagla Chandi is the nearest railway station to Baraia, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baraia?

Barnia Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baraia, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Baraia?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Baraia, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Baraia?

Indian oil is the nearest petrol pump to Baraia, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Who is the MLA of Baraia?

Baraia falls under Nakashipara assembly constituency (AC 81). The sitting MLA is Santanu Dey (BJP).

Who is the MP for Baraia?

Baraia is in Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mahua Moitra (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Baraia in 2026?

Baraia is estimated at 8,665 people in 2026, up about 12% from 7,746 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baraia in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Baraia in Nadia district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Baraia?

Najirun Khatun Bibi is the sarpanch of Baraia gram panchayat, Tehatta - II block. See the sarpanch list of Tehatta - II block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)