Barwe - Ormanjhi, Ranchi

Barwe is a village situated in the Ormanjhi subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ormanjhi and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Barwe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwe is 373591. The village covers a total geographical area of 462 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Barwe village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barwe

As per Census 2011, Barwe village has a total population of 2,634 people, consisting of 1,370 males and 1,264 females. The village has 472 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 400 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,420 literate and 1,214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,029 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6341,3701,264
Child Population (0–6 yrs)400197203
Scheduled Castes (SC)1648876
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,029518511
Literate Population1,420847573
Illiterate Population1,214523691

Nearby Villages of Barwe

Barwe 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)
HesatuEast1.37 km
DahuSouth-East1.64 km
KulhiNorth-West1.87 km
HaldamaSouth-West2.07 km
SildiriEast2.44 km
GagariNorth-East2.68 km
HarchandaSouth-East2.79 km
Chapabar(chapawar)North2.86 km
HundurWest3.20 km
KuchuNorth-West3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barwe

Barwe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tatisilwai, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Barwe 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 Barwe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barwe

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

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

FAQs about Barwe

Where is Barwe located?

Barwe village is located in Ormanjhi Subdivision, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barwe?

Barwe is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barwe?

The pincode of Barwe is 834001.

What is the population of Barwe?

Barwe has a total population of 2,634, including 1,370 males and 1,264 females.

How many households are there in Barwe?

There are 472 households in Barwe.

What is the literacy rate in Barwe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barwe is 53.91%. Male literacy is 61.82% and female literacy is 45.33%.