Barikala - Patti, Pratapgarh

Barikala is a village situated in the Patti tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barikala and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Baarikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barikala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barikala is 159120. The village covers a total geographical area of 599.48 hectares and falls under the 230405 pincode. Pratapgarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Barikala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pratapgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barikala

According to the 2011 Census, Barikala village had a total population of 3,320 people, including 1,658 males and 1,662 females, living in 533 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.58%, with male literacy at 79.00% and female literacy at 58.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,284.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,3201,6581,662
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532277255
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,284658626
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,9121,091821
Illiterate Population1,408567841

Nearby Villages of Barikala

Barikala 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)
VahauddinpurNorth-East1.43 km
GothavaEast2.02 km
AstharaSouth-West2.09 km
BhevaniSouth2.14 km
ParsandaNorth2.26 km
ChaumariEast2.31 km
HardoiNorth-West2.37 km
NarayanpurWest2.38 km
DomanpurNorth-East2.40 km
Pure KishungirNorth-East2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barikala

Barikala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lambhua, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratapgarh to Barikala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barikala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barikala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Barikala

Where is Barikala located?

Barikala village is located in Patti Tehsil, Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Barikala?

The Gram Panchayat of Barikala is Baarikala.

What is the pincode of Barikala?

The pincode of Barikala is 230405.

What is the population of Barikala?

Barikala had a total population of 3,320, including 1,658 males and 1,662 females.

How many households are there in Barikala?

Barikala had 533 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barikala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barikala was 68.58%. Male literacy was 79.00% and female literacy was 58.35%.