Barbendya - Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda, Dhanbad

Barbendya is a village situated in the Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chirkunda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Bhagabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barbendya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barbendya is 361967. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 828205 pincode. Chirkunda is the nearest town.

Barbendya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nirsa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barbendya

According to the 2011 Census, Barbendya village had a total population of 523 people, including 263 males and 260 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.09%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 53.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barbendya

Barbendya 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Barbendya

Public transport in the Barbendya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thapar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Barbendya

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

FAQs about Barbendya