Barfia Village Overview
Barfia is a village in Chakradharpur tehsil of Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It lies about 7 km from Chakradharpur tehsil headquarters and around 24 km from Chaibasa district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chainpur is the Gram Panchayat for Barfia village.
The sections below provide essential information about Barfia village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barfia is 377423. The village covers a geographical area of 181 hectares and has a pincode of 833102. Chakradharpur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Barfia
Population & Demographics of Barfia
This section provides population and demographic details of Barfia village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,286 | 642 | 644 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 208 | 110 | 98 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 146 | 72 | 74 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 649 | 324 | 325 |
| Literate Population | 658 | 425 | 233 |
| Illiterate Population | 628 | 217 | 411 |
Key population details of Barfia village are given below:
- Barfia village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,286, including approximately 642 males and 644 females, with a sex ratio of 1003 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 146 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 649 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Barfia village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.17%.
- There are around 269 households in Barfia village.
Transport & Connectivity of Barfia
Transport facilities help residents of Barfia village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Barfia
The following villages are located close to Barfia and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barfia
- Where is Barfia located?
- Barfia village is located in Chakradharpur Subdivision, Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Barfia?
- The Gram Panchayat of Barfia is Chainpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Barfia?
- The pincode of Barfia is 833102.
- What is the population of Barfia?
- Barfia has a total population of 1,286, including 642 males and 644 females.
- How many households are there in Barfia?
- There are 269 households in Barfia.
- What is the literacy rate in Barfia?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barfia is 51.17%. Male literacy is 66.20% and female literacy is 36.18%.