Barkurua - Thakurgangti, Godda
Barkurua is a village situated in the Thakurgangti subdivision of Godda district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurgangti and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Godda. Chanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkurua village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkurua is 355940. The village covers a total geographical area of 10.74 hectares and falls under the 814133 pincode.
Barkurua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Barkurua
Barkurua 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mohani Kita | East | 0.34 km |
| Sujan Kita | South | 0.41 km |
| Mohan Pipra | West | 0.55 km |
| Janghira | South-West | 0.61 km |
| Hardeo Chak | South-East | 0.63 km |
| Dahua Pakaria | North | 0.89 km |
| Nahan Chak | South-East | 1.08 km |
| Budhasan | West | 1.12 km |
| Kadil Kita | West | 1.19 km |
| Antadih | South-East | 1.20 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Barkurua
The nearest railway station is Mirza Cheuki, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Godda to Barkurua is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Barkurua
Where is Barkurua located?
Barkurua village is located in Thakurgangti Subdivision, Godda district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barkurua?
The Gram Panchayat of Barkurua is Chanda.
What is the pincode of Barkurua?
The pincode of Barkurua is 814133.