Barkona
About Barkona
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barkona village is 427349. Barkona village is located in Umarkote tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Umarkote (tehsildar office) and 69km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Bhamini is the gram panchayat of Barkona village.
The total geographical area of village is 276 hectares. Barkona has a total population of 625 peoples, out of which male population is 314 while female population is 311. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 990 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barkona village is 50.72% out of which 58.92% males and 42.44% females are literate. There are about 131 houses in barkona village. Pincode of barkona village locality is 764073.
When it comes to administration, Barkona village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Barkona village comes under Jharigam Vidhan Sabha constituency & Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency. Umarkote is nearest town to barkona village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.
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Population of Barkona
The population details of Barkona cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 625 | 314 | 311 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 131 | 66 | 65 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 46 | 21 | 25 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 196 | 98 | 98 |
| Literate Population | 317 | 185 | 132 |
| Illiterate Population | 308 | 129 | 179 |
Connectivity of Barkona
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barkona
Where is Barkona located?
Barkona village is situated in Umarkote Tehsil, within the Nabarangapur district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barkona?
The Gram Panchayat of Barkona is Bhamini (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Barkona?
The pincode of Barkona is 764073, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barkona as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barkona is 625, with 314 males and 311 females.
How many households are there in Barkona as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barkona village has a total of 131 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barkona as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barkona is 50.72%. The male literacy rate is 58.92%, while the female literacy rate is 42.44%.