Barkadih - Manika, Latehar

Barkadih is a village situated in the Manika subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manika and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Badkadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkadih is 366926. The village covers a total geographical area of 516 hectares and falls under the 822126 pincode.

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

Population of Barkadih

According to the 2011 Census, Barkadih village had a total population of 1,173 people, including 578 males and 595 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.56%, with male literacy at 73.46% and female literacy at 47.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 772.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkadih

Barkadih 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 Barkadih

Barkadih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumendi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Barkadih is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkadih

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

Health Facilities in Barkadih

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

FAQs about Barkadih