Barkachar - Tamnar, Raigarh

Barkachar is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Bhagora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkachar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkachar is 434848. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.57 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Barkachar

According to the 2011 Census, Barkachar village had a total population of 262 people, including 130 males and 132 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.70%, with male literacy at 93.81% and female literacy at 73.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkachar

Barkachar 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 Barkachar

Public transport in the Barkachar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jamga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Barkachar is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Barkachar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkachar

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

Health Facilities in Barkachar

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

FAQs about Barkachar