Barkenda
About Barkenda
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barkenda village is 317225. Barkenda village is located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.4km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Barkenda village. As per 2009 stats, Horisara is the gram panchayat of Barkenda village.
The total geographical area of village is 102.79 hectares. Barkenda has a total population of 920 peoples, out of which male population is 481 while female population is 439. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 912 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barkenda village is 55.76% out of which 62.37% males and 48.52% females are literate. There are about 214 houses in barkenda village. Pincode of barkenda village locality is 731234.
When it comes to administration, Barkenda 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, Barkenda village comes under Sainthia Vidhan Sabha constituency & Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Sainthia is nearest town to barkenda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.
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Population of Barkenda
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 920 | 481 | 439 |
| Literate Population | 513 | 300 | 213 |
| Illiterate Population | 407 | 181 | 226 |
Connectivity of Barkenda
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barkenda
Where is Barkenda located?
Barkenda village is situated in Sainthia Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barkenda?
The Gram Panchayat of Barkenda is Horisara (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Barkenda?
The pincode of Barkenda is 731234, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barkenda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barkenda is 920, with 481 males and 439 females.
How many households are there in Barkenda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barkenda village has a total of 214 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barkenda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barkenda is 55.76%. The male literacy rate is 62.37%, while the female literacy rate is 48.52%.