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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Barbendya village has a total population of 523 people, consisting of 263 males and 260 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 209 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 287 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population523263260
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552827
Scheduled Castes (SC)371720
Scheduled Tribes (ST)287141146
Literate Population314189125
Illiterate Population20974135

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BishalpahariWest0.76 km
PaludiSouth-East1.30 km
RatanpurSouth1.42 km
HariharpurSouth-West2.02 km
BhagabandNorth-West2.03 km
LaghataEast2.47 km
TulushibhitaSouth-West2.51 km
BhaluraydiSouth-West2.75 km
Lekara PahariNorth-West3.05 km
SarsaWest3.34 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Barbendya

Where is Barbendya located?

Barbendya village is located in Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda Subdivision, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barbendya?

The Gram Panchayat of Barbendya is Bhagabandh.

What is the pincode of Barbendya?

The pincode of Barbendya is 828205.

What is the population of Barbendya?

Barbendya has a total population of 523, including 263 males and 260 females.

How many households are there in Barbendya?

There are 110 households in Barbendya.

What is the literacy rate in Barbendya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barbendya is 60.04%. Male literacy is 71.86% and female literacy is 48.08%.