Barkai

Barkai is a village located in Narharpur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Narharpur (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Malgoan is the gram panchayat of Barkai village.

Barkai has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Bastar Kanker 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 Barkai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barkai is 447977. The village spans a total geographical area of 271.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 493118. Kanker is nearest town to Barkai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

As per 2019 stats, Barkai village comes under Kanker assembly & parliamentary constituency.

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Population of Barkai

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 992 472 520
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 129 64 65
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 501 242 259
Literate Population 591 318 273
Illiterate Population 401 154 247

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

  • The total population of Barkai village is around 992, including approximately 472 males and 520 females, with a sex ratio of 1101 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 129 children aged 0–6 years in Barkai village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barkai village has 501 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Barkai village is about 59.58%, with male literacy at 67.37% and female literacy at 52.50%.
  • There are around 249 households in Barkai village.

Connectivity of Barkai

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

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

Nearby Villages of Barkai

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

Musurputa Sarona Salhebhat Daldali Malgaon Choriya Puriyara Karap Dawarkhar Mudpar Singanpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Barkai

Where is Barkai located?
Barkai village is situated in Narharpur Tehsil, within the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barkai?
The Gram Panchayat of Barkai is Malgoan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Barkai?
The pincode of Barkai is 493118, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barkai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barkai is 992, with 472 males and 520 females.
How many households are there in Barkai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barkai village has a total of 249 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barkai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barkai is 59.58%. The male literacy rate is 67.37%, while the female literacy rate is 52.50%.