Barwan

Barwan is a village located in Devipur subdivision of Deoghar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Barawan (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Deoghar. As per 2009 stats, Barwan village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Barwan unique in its vibrant Devipur-Deoghar region. You’ll see Barwan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barwan is 354198. The village spans a total geographical area of 399.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 815353. Deoghar is nearest town to Barwan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Barwan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Madhupur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Godda Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barwan

Population of Barwan

According to the 2011 Census, Barwan has a total population of about 1,530, with approximately 749 males and 781 females. The sex ratio is around 1042 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 310 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 153 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 183. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.08%, with male literacy at about 53.27% and female literacy near 25.48%. There are around 256 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barwan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barwan

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

Nearby Villages of Barwan

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

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