Barkurwa

Barkurwa is a village located in Paharpur subdivision of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Paharpur (tehsildar office) and 44km away from district headquarter Motihari. As per 2009 stats, Sonwal is the gram panchayat of Barkurwa village.

Barkurwa has its own place in the vibrant Purba Champaran region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Barkurwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barkurwa is 218105. The village spans a total geographical area of 74.9 hectares. Areraj is nearest town to Barkurwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Barkurwa

Below is a concise population overview of Barkurwa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,167 1,106 1,061
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 432 222 210
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,173 674 499
Illiterate Population 994 432 562

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barkurwa village:

  • The total population of Barkurwa village is around 2,167, including approximately 1,106 males and 1,061 females, with a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 432 children aged 0–6 years in Barkurwa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Barkurwa village is about 54.13%, with male literacy at 60.94% and female literacy at 47.03%.
  • There are around 387 households in Barkurwa village.

Connectivity of Barkurwa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barkurwa. As per the 2011 stats, Barkurwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Barkurwa

Knowing the nearby villages of Barkurwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barkurwa.

Tok Bharwaliya Bharwaliya Majhariya Tejpurwa Sonwal Lakhmipur Paharpur Sonwal Ahirauliake Andar Inglish Nauwa Dih Amwa

Frequently Asked Questions about Barkurwa

Where is Barkurwa located?
Barkurwa village is situated in Paharpur Subdivision, within the Purba Champaran district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barkurwa?
The Gram Panchayat of Barkurwa is Sonwal (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Barkurwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barkurwa is 2,167, with 1,106 males and 1,061 females.
How many households are there in Barkurwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barkurwa village has a total of 387 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barkurwa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barkurwa is 54.13%. The male literacy rate is 60.94%, while the female literacy rate is 47.03%.