Barmasiya - Gawan, Giridih

Barmasiya is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Amtaro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barmasiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barmasiya is 350329. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.62 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

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

Population of Barmasiya

According to the 2011 Census, Barmasiya village had a total population of 202 people, including 120 males and 82 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 683 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.60%, with male literacy at 69.89% and female literacy at 42.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Barmasiya

Barmasiya 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 Barmasiya

Barmasiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghi Bardiha, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Barmasiya is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barmasiya

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

Health Facilities in Barmasiya

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

FAQs about Barmasiya