Barano - Chalkusa, Hazaribagh

Barano is a village situated in the Chalkusa subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chalkusa and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Alagdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barano village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barano is 368363. The village covers a total geographical area of 372 hectares and falls under the 825109 pincode.

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

Population of Barano

As per Census 2011, Barano village has a total population of 947 people, consisting of 483 males and 464 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 500 literate and 447 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population947483464
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1889989
Literate Population500323177
Illiterate Population447160287

Nearby Villages of Barano

Barano 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)
AlagdihaSouth-East1.46 km
GargiNorth-West1.67 km
MahuatanrSouth-West2.28 km
NarainaSouth-East2.35 km
KhijursotaSouth2.60 km
BaradihSouth2.78 km
Dasaro KhurdNorth3.01 km
KatiaNorth-West3.07 km
DumdumaWest3.27 km
DigwarEast3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barano

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Barano. The nearest railway station is Dasara, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Barano is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barano

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

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

Health Facilities in Barano

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

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

FAQs about Barano

Where is Barano located?

Barano village is located in Chalkusa Subdivision, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barano?

The Gram Panchayat of Barano is Alagdiha.

What is the pincode of Barano?

The pincode of Barano is 825109.

What is the population of Barano?

Barano has a total population of 947, including 483 males and 464 females.

How many households are there in Barano?

There are 120 households in Barano.

What is the literacy rate in Barano?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barano is 52.80%. Male literacy is 66.87% and female literacy is 38.15%.