Barapur - Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj), Chatra

Barapur is a village situated in the Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj) subdivision of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Chakla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barapur is 348089. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 825403 pincode.

Barapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barapur

As per Census 2011, Barapur village has a total population of 617 people, consisting of 324 males and 293 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 427 illiterate residents. Additionally, 392 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population617324293
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1438954
Scheduled Castes (SC)392203189
Literate Population19011080
Illiterate Population427214213

Nearby Villages of Barapur

Barapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RanoEast0.83 km
NoniaNorth-West1.15 km
PaliSouth-West1.89 km
BaluriNorth2.41 km
DatamNorth-East2.49 km
SirkaSouth2.50 km
AktaSouth2.57 km
KodlaiyaSouth-East2.89 km
GenjnaNorth-West3.54 km
JorakaramEast3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barapur

Public transport in the Barapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Guraru, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chatra to Barapur is about 40 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 Barapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Barapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Barapur

Where is Barapur located?

Barapur village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj) Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Barapur is Chakla.

What is the pincode of Barapur?

The pincode of Barapur is 825403.

What is the population of Barapur?

Barapur has a total population of 617, including 324 males and 293 females.

How many households are there in Barapur?

There are 111 households in Barapur.

What is the literacy rate in Barapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barapur is 30.79%. Male literacy is 33.95% and female literacy is 27.30%.