Barkitangar - Jaldega, Simdega

Barkitangar is a village situated in the Jaldega subdivision of Simdega district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaldega and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Simdega. Konmerla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkitangar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkitangar is 376720. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.03 hectares and falls under the 835201 pincode.

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

Population of Barkitangar

As per Census 2011, Barkitangar village has a total population of 241 people, consisting of 124 males and 117 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 137 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 216 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population241124117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)371720
Scheduled Tribes (ST)216112104
Literate Population1377562
Illiterate Population1044955

Nearby Villages of Barkitangar

Barkitangar 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)
SawnajaraEast1.68 km
BaldegaNorth2.27 km
TengratukuWest2.29 km
GangutoliNorth-West2.47 km
BhundupaniSouth-West3.03 km
DumarberaWest3.42 km
KolomdegaNorth-East3.60 km
DhorhibaharWest3.96 km
HututuaEast4.35 km
KonmerlaNorth-West4.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barkitangar

Public transport in the Barkitangar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barbera, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Simdega to Barkitangar is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkitangar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Barkitangar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Barkitangar

Where is Barkitangar located?

Barkitangar village is located in Jaldega Subdivision, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barkitangar?

The Gram Panchayat of Barkitangar is Konmerla.

What is the pincode of Barkitangar?

The pincode of Barkitangar is 835201.

What is the population of Barkitangar?

Barkitangar has a total population of 241, including 124 males and 117 females.

How many households are there in Barkitangar?

There are 55 households in Barkitangar.

What is the literacy rate in Barkitangar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkitangar is 56.85%. Male literacy is 60.48% and female literacy is 52.99%.