Barkuta - Dipka, Korba

Barkuta is a village situated in the Dipka tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 42 km from Katghora and around 12 km from Korba. Pali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkuta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkuta is 435910. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.01 hectares and falls under the 495454 pincode. Korba is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Barkuta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katghora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barkuta

According to the 2011 Census, Barkuta village had a total population of 157 people, including 80 males and 77 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.56%, with male literacy at 89.23% and female literacy at 62.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barkuta

Barkuta 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 Barkuta

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Barkuta. The nearest railway station is Kusmuda Block Station, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Korba to Barkuta is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Barkuta is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkuta

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

Health Facilities in Barkuta

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

FAQs about Barkuta