Baratanr - Jamua, Giridih

Baratanr is a village situated in the Jamua subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Tara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baratanr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baratanr is 351310. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.33 hectares and falls under the 815318 pincode.

Baratanr village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Baratanr

As per Census 2011, Baratanr village has a total population of 619 people, consisting of 333 males and 286 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population619333286
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1206258
Scheduled Castes (SC)1538271
Literate Population360228132
Illiterate Population259105154

Nearby Villages of Baratanr

Baratanr 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)
TelmakriSouth1.20 km
BarmasiaWest1.30 km
BariarpurSouth-East1.44 km
DaliaSouth-West2.26 km
AlodihNorth-West2.42 km
BhaiadihNorth2.50 km
PalraSouth-East2.62 km
DhurgargiWest2.92 km
KarmaSouth3.00 km
ChungloNorth-East3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baratanr

Baratanr is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hazaribagh Road, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Baratanr is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baratanr

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Baratanr

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

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

FAQs about Baratanr

Where is Baratanr located?

Baratanr village is located in Jamua Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baratanr?

The Gram Panchayat of Baratanr is Tara.

What is the pincode of Baratanr?

The pincode of Baratanr is 815318.

What is the population of Baratanr?

Baratanr has a total population of 619, including 333 males and 286 females.

How many households are there in Baratanr?

There are 73 households in Baratanr.

What is the literacy rate in Baratanr?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baratanr is 58.16%. Male literacy is 68.47% and female literacy is 46.15%.