Barwa - Karma Tanr Vidyasagar*, Jamtara

Barwa is a village situated in the Karma Tanr Vidyasagar* subdivision of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karma Tanr and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Jamtara. Barmundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwa is 372515. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.46 hectares and falls under the 815351 pincode.

Barwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamtara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dumka Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barwa

According to the 2011 Census, Barwa village had a total population of 278 people, including 141 males and 137 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.39%, with male literacy at 68.55% and female literacy at 30.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Barwa

Barwa 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Barwa

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Barwa. The nearest railway station is Vidyasagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamtara to Barwa is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barwa

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

Health Facilities in Barwa

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

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