Barketni - Purbi Tundi*, Dhanbad

Barketni is a village situated in the Purbi Tundi* subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Purbi Tundi* and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Raghunathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barketni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barketni is 361259. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Barketni

As per Census 2011, Barketni village has a total population of 1,073 people, consisting of 529 males and 544 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 504 literate and 569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 459 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barketni

Barketni 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 Barketni

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Barketni. The nearest railway station is Kaseetar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Barketni is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barketni

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

Health Facilities in Barketni

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

FAQs about Barketni