Barkal

Block / Tehsil Rampur
District Shimla

About Barkal

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barkal village is 023673. Barkal village is located in Rampur tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 120km away from district headquarter Rampur. Rampur is the sub-district headquarter of Barkal village. As per 2009 stats, Munish Bp is the gram panchayat of Barkal village.

The total geographical area of village is 42.16 hectares. Barkal has a total population of 128 peoples, out of which male population is 69 while female population is 59. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 855 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barkal village is 66.41% out of which 73.91% males and 57.63% females are literate. There are about 29 houses in barkal village. Pincode of barkal village locality is 172022.

When it comes to administration, Barkal village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Barkal village comes under Rampur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. Rampur is nearest town to barkal village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Barkal

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 128 69 59
Literate Population 85 51 34
Illiterate Population 43 18 25

Connectivity of Barkal

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Barkal

Frequently Asked Questions about Barkal

Where is Barkal located?

Barkal village is situated in Rampur Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barkal?

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

What is the pincode of Barkal?

The pincode of Barkal is 172022, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barkal is 128, with 69 males and 59 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Barkal village has a total of 29 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barkal is 66.41%. The male literacy rate is 73.91%, while the female literacy rate is 57.63%.