Barkhola Village Overview
Barkhola is a village in Debra tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Balichak is the tehsil headquarters, while Midnapur is the district headquarters for Barkhola village. As per available records (2009), Khanamohan is the Gram Panchayat for Barkhola village.
The sections below provide essential information about Barkhola village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkhola is 342354. The village covers a geographical area of 39.91 hectares and has a pincode of 721156. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Barkhola
Population & Demographics of Barkhola
This section provides population and demographic details of Barkhola village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 388 | 191 | 197 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 220 | 106 | 114 |
| Literate Population | 230 | 131 | 99 |
| Illiterate Population | 158 | 60 | 98 |
Key population details of Barkhola village are given below:
- Barkhola village is a small village with a total population of around 388, including approximately 191 males and 197 females, with a sex ratio of 1031 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 220 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Barkhola village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 59.28%.
- There are around 86 households in Barkhola village.
Transport & Connectivity of Barkhola
Transport facilities help residents of Barkhola village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a 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 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Barkhola
The following villages are located close to Barkhola and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barkhola
- Where is Barkhola located?
- Barkhola village is located in Debra Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Barkhola?
- The Gram Panchayat of Barkhola is Khanamohan (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Barkhola?
- The pincode of Barkhola is 721156.
- What is the population of Barkhola?
- Barkhola has a total population of 388, including 191 males and 197 females.
- How many households are there in Barkhola?
- There are 86 households in Barkhola.
- What is the literacy rate in Barkhola?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkhola is 59.28%. Male literacy is 68.59% and female literacy is 50.25%.