Bharkatta - Birni, Giridih

Bharkatta is a village situated in the Birni subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Birni and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Tulsitand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharkatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharkatta is 352382. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.19 hectares and falls under the 825324 pincode.

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

Population of Bharkatta

As per Census 2011, Bharkatta village has a total population of 1,277 people, consisting of 675 males and 602 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 820 literate and 457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharkatta

Bharkatta 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 Bharkatta

Bharkatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chaudhribandh, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Bharkatta is about 33 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 Bharkatta

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

Health Facilities in Bharkatta

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

FAQs about Bharkatta