Barjo

Barjo is a village located in Bandgaon subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Bandgaon (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Sinduribera is the gram panchayat of Barjo village.

Here you can discover what makes Barjo unique in its vibrant Bandgaon-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Barjo’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barjo

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barjo is 377075. The village spans a total geographical area of 220 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835216. Khunti is nearest town to Barjo village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Barjo village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barjo

Population of Barjo

According to the 2011 Census, Barjo has a total population of about 316, with approximately 155 males and 161 females. The sex ratio is around 1038 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 308. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.56%, with male literacy at about 54.84% and female literacy near 24.84%. There are around 45 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barjo's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barjo

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barjo. As per the 2011 stats, Barjo had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barjo

Knowing the nearby villages of Barjo helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barjo.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barjo