Barikocha - Adityapur(Gamharia), Saraikela Kharsawan

Barikocha is a village situated in the Adityapur(Gamharia) subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from Adityapur(gamharia) and around 28 km from Seraikela-kharsawan. Dumra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barikocha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barikocha is 379101. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 832402 pincode.

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

Population of Barikocha

According to the 2011 Census, Barikocha village had a total population of 48 people, including 23 males and 25 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.24%, with male literacy at 58.82% and female literacy at 17.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Barikocha

Barikocha 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 Barikocha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Barikocha. The nearest railway station is Kunki, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Seraikela-kharsawan to Barikocha is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barikocha

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

Health Facilities in Barikocha

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

FAQs about Barikocha