Barki - Rajatalab, Varanasi

Barki is a village situated in the Rajatalab tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from Varanasi and around 30 km from Varanasi. Baraki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barki is 209168. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.63 hectares and falls under the 221403 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Barki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sevapuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Varanasi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barki

As per Census 2011, Barki village has a total population of 3,896 people, consisting of 2,026 males and 1,870 females. The village has 575 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 522 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,467 literate and 1,429 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barki

Barki 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Barki

Barki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kapseti, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Barki is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Barki is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barki

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

Health Facilities in Barki

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

FAQs about Barki