Categories in Barasat
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Barasat
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 187 |
| Shopping other | 98 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 88 |
| Electronics stores | 77 |
| Clothing stores | 69 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Education | 61 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 53 |
Barasat Facts
| Area | 10.4 km² |
| Population | 16,067 |
| Male Population | 8,238 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 7,829 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +80.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +20.1% |
| Median Age | 29.4 years (Male: 29.6, Female: 29.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Barasat, Nehali, Banamalipur, Noapara, Nandagarh |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 22.72154, 88.48198 |
| Pin Codes | 743706 |
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Barasat Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,926 | 11,555 | 13,383 | 15,179 | 16,067 |
| Population Density | 860.3 / km² | 1,113.7 / km² | 1,289.9 / km² | 1,463 / km² | 1,548.6 / km² |
Barasat Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 13.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barasat | +70.1% | +31.4% | +13.4% |
| West Bengal | +87.1% | +38.9% | +18.2% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Barasat Median Age
Median Age: 29.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barasat | 29.4 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| West Bengal | 26.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 27 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Barasat Population Density
Population Density: 1,549 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barasat | 16,067 | 10.4 km² | 1,549 / km² |
| West Bengal | 97 million | 85,313.5 km² | 1,137 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Barasat Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Barasat
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Barasat
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Barasat
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Barasat
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Barasat
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Barasat CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barasat | 33,250 tn | 2.07 tn | 3,204.9 tons/km² |
| West Bengal | 140,075,161 tn | 1.44 tn | 1,641.9 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,250 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,204.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/28/18 | 1:03 PM | 4.5 | 70.8 km | 10,000 m | 8km ENE of Ghatal, India | usgs.gov |
| 8/6/13 | 6:36 PM | 4.5 | 65.2 km | 35,880 m | 7km NNE of Shantipur, India | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/13 | 1:28 PM | 4.1 | 78.2 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSE of Calcutta, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/09 | 7:04 AM | 4.2 | 39.4 km | 35,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/01 | 12:31 AM | 4.3 | 70.1 km | 10,000 m | Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/96 | 3:28 AM | 4.6 | 69.5 km | 36,400 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/94 | 4:46 PM | 4.6 | 68.5 km | 33,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
Barasat
Barasat (/ˈbɑːrəˌsʌt/; Bengali: বারাসাত Barasat) is a city in the outskirts of Kolkata, West Bengal India and is the district headquarters of the district North 24 Parganas. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authori..
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