Bharkundia - Karakat, Rohtas

Bharkundia is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Sakla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharkundia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharkundia is 251331. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bharkundia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bharkundia

As per Census 2011, Bharkundia village has a total population of 1,375 people, consisting of 655 males and 720 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 1,099 females per 1,000 males. There are 264 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 730 literate and 645 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bharkundia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bharkundia

Bharkundia is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bharkundia

Bharkundia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hasanbazar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Bharkundia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Bharkundia is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharkundia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bharkundia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bharkundia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bharkundia village are given below:

FAQs about Bharkundia