Baranti is a small tribal village in the Santuri (community development block) in the Raghunathpur subdivision of the Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

[8][9] The comparatively more recent in historical terms, Panchkot Raj has interesting and intriguing remains in the area.

The place has been aptly described in The Telegraph, "right in the lap of a hilly range with a huge water reservoir...Sunset is particularly special in Baranti.

It’s a real treat for the eyes to sit and watch the various shades of yellow and red reflected on the water and quietly spreading out on to the paddy fields...

"[13] In recent years, a large number of resorts have come up in Baranti turning the place into a tourist hub.

During the spring the blooming Palash flowers turn the area into a bright shade of red.