Barkela

Block / Tehsil Ambikapur
District Surguja
State Chhattisgarh

About Barkela

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barkela village is 433020. Barkela village is located in Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 18km away from Ambikapur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Barkela village. As per 2009 stats, Sakholi is the gram panchayat of Barkela village.

The total geographical area of village is 523.98 hectares. Barkela has a total population of 673 peoples, out of which male population is 345 while female population is 328. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barkela village is 47.55% out of which 53.62% males and 41.16% females are literate. There are about 161 houses in barkela village. Pincode of barkela village locality is 497001.

Ambikapur is nearest town to barkela village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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Population of Barkela

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 673 345 328
Children (0-6) 100 51 49
Scheduled Castes (SC) 37 15 22
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 241 122 119
Literate Population 320 185 135
Illiterate Population 353 160 193

Connectivity of Barkela

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barkela

Where is Barkela located?

Barkela village is situated in Ambikapur Tehsil, within the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barkela?

The Gram Panchayat of Barkela is Sakholi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Barkela?

The pincode of Barkela is 497001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Barkela as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barkela is 673, with 345 males and 328 females.

How many households are there in Barkela as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Barkela village has a total of 161 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barkela as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barkela is 47.55%. The male literacy rate is 53.62%, while the female literacy rate is 41.16%.