Barachiru - Khuntpani, West Singhbhum

Barachiru is a village situated in the Khuntpani subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from Khuntpani and around 7 km from Chaibasa. Bara Chiru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barachiru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barachiru is 377525. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Tata Nagar is the nearest town.

Barachiru 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 Barachiru

As per Census 2011, Barachiru village has a total population of 1,122 people, consisting of 554 males and 568 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 658 literate and 464 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 968 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,122554568
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19210191
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)968482486
Literate Population658398260
Illiterate Population464156308

Nearby Villages of Barachiru

Barachiru 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)
BanamgutuNorth-West1.55 km
SangajataNorth-East1.80 km
SanchiruSouth-West1.81 km
GendmundiSouth-East1.82 km
HorlorWest2.64 km
KopeEast2.67 km
KhuntaNorth-West2.70 km
AnchuSouth-West2.80 km
UnchdihWest3.11 km
BaihatuNorth3.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barachiru

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Barachiru. The nearest railway station is Pandrasali, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Barachiru is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barachiru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Barachiru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Barachiru

Where is Barachiru located?

Barachiru village is located in Khuntpani Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barachiru?

The Gram Panchayat of Barachiru is Bara Chiru.

What is the pincode of Barachiru?

The pincode of Barachiru is 833204.

What is the population of Barachiru?

Barachiru has a total population of 1,122, including 554 males and 568 females.

How many households are there in Barachiru?

There are 214 households in Barachiru.

What is the literacy rate in Barachiru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barachiru is 58.65%. Male literacy is 71.84% and female literacy is 45.77%.