Barkana

Barkana is a village located in Jaleswar tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Jaleswar (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, R R Pur is the gram panchayat of Barkana village.

Barkana has its own place in the vibrant Baleshwar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Barkana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barkana is 391524. The village spans a total geographical area of 41 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756032. Jaleswar is nearest town to Barkana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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Population of Barkana

Below is a concise population overview of Barkana as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 219 113 106
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 22 14 8
Scheduled Castes (SC) 3 2 1
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 23 12 11
Literate Population 155 83 72
Illiterate Population 64 30 34

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barkana village:

  • The total population of Barkana village is around 219, including approximately 113 males and 106 females, with a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 22 children aged 0–6 years in Barkana village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barkana village has 3 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 23 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Barkana village is about 70.78%, with male literacy at 73.45% and female literacy at 67.92%.
  • There are around 50 households in Barkana village.

Connectivity of Barkana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barkana. As per the 2011 stats, Barkana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Barkana

Knowing the nearby villages of Barkana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barkana.

Debakarpur Basulia Chakabanamali Jamalapur Gopimohanpur Chaughani Jamalpur Chakbanmali Sanroutpara Kasimpur Kotsahi

Frequently Asked Questions about Barkana

Where is Barkana located?
Barkana village is situated in Jaleswar Tehsil, within the Baleshwar district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barkana?
The Gram Panchayat of Barkana is R R Pur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Barkana?
The pincode of Barkana is 756032, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barkana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barkana is 219, with 113 males and 106 females.
How many households are there in Barkana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barkana village has a total of 50 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barkana as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barkana is 70.78%. The male literacy rate is 73.45%, while the female literacy rate is 67.92%.