Bara Minkhi - Devipur, Deoghar

Bara Minkhi is a village situated in the Devipur subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devipur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Kasathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Minkhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Minkhi is 354320. The village covers a total geographical area of 285 hectares and falls under the 814120 pincode.

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

Population of Bara Minkhi

As per Census 2011, Bara Minkhi village has a total population of 942 people, consisting of 493 males and 449 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 465 literate and 477 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 175 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bara Minkhi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population942493449
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19610393
Scheduled Castes (SC)21411797
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1759283
Literate Population465299166
Illiterate Population477194283

Nearby Villages of Bara Minkhi

Bara Minkhi 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)
Chhota MirkhiEast0.78 km
BadiaSouth1.31 km
PahartaliWest1.35 km
PaharpurNorth1.54 km
BandaiSouth-East1.74 km
DhakdhakaEast1.80 km
BuchiWest1.81 km
BaswariaNorth-East2.16 km
BariarpurSouth-West2.18 km
TetariaSouth-East2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bara Minkhi

Bara Minkhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nawapatra, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Bara Minkhi 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 Bara Minkhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bara Minkhi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bara Minkhi 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bara Minkhi

Where is Bara Minkhi located?

Bara Minkhi village is located in Devipur Subdivision, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bara Minkhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bara Minkhi is Kasathi.

What is the pincode of Bara Minkhi?

The pincode of Bara Minkhi is 814120.

What is the population of Bara Minkhi?

Bara Minkhi has a total population of 942, including 493 males and 449 females.

How many households are there in Bara Minkhi?

There are 149 households in Bara Minkhi.

What is the literacy rate in Bara Minkhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bara Minkhi is 49.36%. Male literacy is 60.65% and female literacy is 36.97%.