Barakera - Boarijor, Godda

Barakera is a village situated in the Boarijor subdivision of Godda district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boarijor and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Godda. Meghi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barakera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barakera is 356112. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 814155 pincode.

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

Population of Barakera

According to the 2011 Census, Barakera village had a total population of 145 people, including 74 males and 71 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.51%, with male literacy at 38.89% and female literacy at 30.51%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1457471
Child Population (0–6 yrs)322012
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1457471
Literate Population392118
Illiterate Population1065353

Nearby Villages of Barakera

Barakera 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)
DaharlangiNorth-East1.03 km
KaramtolaSouth-East1.05 km
ChhotakeraSouth1.10 km
PokhariyaNorth-West1.24 km
KaldigraWest1.30 km
MaligodaSouth-West1.45 km
MeredeleSouth-East1.55 km
BaragbhitaSouth-East1.63 km
BelmatokSouth1.66 km
JapitaSouth1.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barakera

The nearest railway station is Mirza Cheuki, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Godda to Barakera is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Barakera

Where is Barakera located?

Barakera village is located in Boarijor Subdivision, Godda district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Barakera?

The Gram Panchayat of Barakera is Meghi.

What is the pincode of Barakera?

The pincode of Barakera is 814155.

What is the population of Barakera?

Barakera had a total population of 145, including 74 males and 71 females.

How many households are there in Barakera?

Barakera had 31 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barakera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barakera was 34.51%. Male literacy was 38.89% and female literacy was 30.51%.