Bardih - Albert Ekka(Jari), Gumla

Bardih is a village situated in the Albert Ekka(Jari) subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Albert Ekka(jari) and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Meral serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bardih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bardih is 376239. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 835206 pincode.

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

Population of Bardih

As per Census 2011, Bardih village has a total population of 486 people, consisting of 226 males and 260 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 1,150 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 305 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 466 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population486226260
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673334
Scheduled Tribes (ST)466214252
Literate Population305147158
Illiterate Population18179102

Nearby Villages of Bardih

Bardih 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)
RaghudihSouth-West0.97 km
SantaldihNorth-West1.03 km
PusisiliEast1.56 km
BurudihNorth1.63 km
MurgaghutuSouth-West1.80 km
GouriSouth-East1.81 km
SirdharpurNorth-West2.15 km
Musari KudarSouth-West2.65 km
ReardaNorth-West3.16 km
DoboEast3.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bardih

Bardih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kunki, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Bardih 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 Bardih

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

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

Health Facilities in Bardih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bardih

Where is Bardih located?

Bardih village is located in Albert Ekka(Jari) Subdivision, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bardih?

The Gram Panchayat of Bardih is Meral.

What is the pincode of Bardih?

The pincode of Bardih is 835206.

What is the population of Bardih?

Bardih has a total population of 486, including 226 males and 260 females.

How many households are there in Bardih?

There are 87 households in Bardih.

What is the literacy rate in Bardih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bardih is 62.76%. Male literacy is 65.04% and female literacy is 60.77%.