Barkela
About Barkela
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barkela village is 377531. Barkela village is located in Khuntpani subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Khuntpani (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Barkela village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 476 hectares. Barkela has a total population of 2,343 peoples, out of which male population is 1,169 while female population is 1,174. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1004 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barkela village is 44.26% out of which 55.86% males and 32.71% females are literate. There are about 495 houses in barkela village. Pincode of barkela village locality is 833201.
When it comes to administration, Barkela village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Barkela village comes under Chaibasa Vidhan Sabha constituency & Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Khuntpani is nearest town to barkela village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Barkela
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,343 | 1,169 | 1,174 |
| Children (0-6) | 416 | 202 | 214 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 66 | 36 | 30 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,998 | 992 | 1,006 |
| Literate Population | 1,037 | 653 | 384 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,306 | 516 | 790 |
Connectivity of Barkela
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barkela
Where is Barkela located?
Barkela village is situated in Khuntpani Subdivision, within the Pashchimi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barkela?
Barkela serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Barkela?
The pincode of Barkela is 833201, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barkela as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barkela is 2,343, with 1,169 males and 1,174 females.
How many households are there in Barkela as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barkela village has a total of 495 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barkela as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barkela is 44.26%. The male literacy rate is 55.86%, while the female literacy rate is 32.71%.