Bariatu - Bariyatu, Latehar

Bariatu is a village situated in the Bariyatu subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. Bariyatu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bariatu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bariatu is 367472. The village covers a total geographical area of 715.45 hectares and falls under the 829202 pincode. Ranchi is the nearest town.

Bariatu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Latehar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bariatu

As per Census 2011, Bariatu village has a total population of 3,059 people, consisting of 1,599 males and 1,460 females. The village has 579 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 504 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,759 literate and 1,300 illiterate residents. Additionally, 505 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 237 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0591,5991,460
Child Population (0–6 yrs)504255249
Scheduled Castes (SC)505255250
Scheduled Tribes (ST)237127110
Literate Population1,7591,049710
Illiterate Population1,300550750

Nearby Villages of Bariatu

Bariatu 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)
NachnaNorth-West1.42 km
GariWest2.67 km
JabraNorth-East2.74 km
SalweSouth-East2.88 km
Bari KhapSouth2.99 km
RatnadagSouth-West3.18 km
ItkeEast3.51 km
BathetNorth-West3.74 km
PukchuSouth-West4.04 km
BachraSouth-West4.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bariatu

Bariatu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tori, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 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 Latehar to Bariatu is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bariatu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bariatu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bariatu

Where is Bariatu located?

Bariatu village is located in Bariyatu Subdivision, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bariatu?

The Gram Panchayat of Bariatu is Bariyatu.

What is the pincode of Bariatu?

The pincode of Bariatu is 829202.

What is the population of Bariatu?

Bariatu has a total population of 3,059, including 1,599 males and 1,460 females.

How many households are there in Bariatu?

There are 579 households in Bariatu.

What is the literacy rate in Bariatu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bariatu is 57.50%. Male literacy is 65.60% and female literacy is 48.63%.