Indian Village Directory

Barkumba Village

Barkumba is an inhabited village in Palasi Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222043, the Census 2011 record lists 1,489 people in 264 households and the reported area is 356.08 hectares. The local references include Barkumba Gram Panchayat, Palasi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 26 km.

In short:

Barkumba is a village in Palasi Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222043 and 1,489 people in 264 households.

Village Code222043
Population1,489
Households264
Area356.08 hectares
Nearest TownAraria

Detailed village profile

Barkumba at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,489 people, 356.08 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Barkumba, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Araria
Block Palasi
CD Block Palasi
Gram Panchayat Barkumba
  • Barkumba falls under Palasi Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 222043.
  • The record lists 1,489 people living in 264 households.
  • The reported village area is 356.08 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Barkumba
Census Village Code
222043
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palasi
Sub-district Census Code
01119
CD Block
Palasi
Gram Panchayat
Barkumba
Households
264
Population
1,489
Male Population
728
Female Population
761
Sex Ratio
1,045.33
Area
356.08 hectares
Area
3.56 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
26 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854329
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 418.16 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.64 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 53.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barkumba in the official administrative record. Census village code 222043, Barkumba Gram Panchayat and Palasi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01119
Village Census Code
222043
CD Block Code
0107
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Palasi
Gram Panchayat Name
Barkumba

Location and Distance

Araria is the nearest town listed for Barkumba, about 26 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palasi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
26 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
356.08 hectares
Area
3.56 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,489 people in 264 households, with 728 male residents and 761 female residents. The average household size is 5.64, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Barkumba. Population density works out to about 418.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
264
Total Population
1,489
Male Population
728
Female Population
761
Sex Ratio
1,045.33
Average Household Size
5.64
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barkumba include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barkumba include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barkumba include self-help groups and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barkumba show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 314.8 hectares and irrigated land is 168.4 hectares (53.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
41.28
Net Area Sown In Hectares
314.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
146.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
168.4
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
168.4 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Government Others
Available
Government Others Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barkumba

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 854332 Araria Palasi Gopalnagar Palasi at and Post Palasi, Arania Tehsil, Araria, Bihar, 854332
State Bank of India ATM 854333 Araria Palasi Urlaha Urlaha, Teh.araria Urlaha, Teh.araria, Araria, Bihar, 854333

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barkumba village located?

Barkumba is in Palasi Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barkumba village in?

Barkumba village is in Araria district.

Which state is Barkumba village in?

Barkumba village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barkumba under?

Barkumba comes under Palasi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barkumba?

The Census village code of Barkumba is 222043.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barkumba under?

Barkumba is listed under Barkumba Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Palasi.

What is the population of Barkumba village?

The village record lists 1,489 people and 264 households for Barkumba.

How many households are in Barkumba village?

The village record lists 264 households for Barkumba.

What is the male and female population of Barkumba?

The record lists 728 male residents and 761 female residents for Barkumba.

What is the sex ratio of Barkumba village?

The sex ratio of Barkumba is 1,045.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barkumba village?

The reported geographical area of Barkumba is 356.08 hectares.

What is the population density of Barkumba village?

The approximate population density of Barkumba is 418.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barkumba?

The nearest town listed for Barkumba is Araria, about 26 km away.

How far is Barkumba from the district headquarters?

Barkumba is about 26 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barkumba from the sub-district headquarters?

Barkumba is about 18 km from Palasi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Barkumba?

For Barkumba, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 314.8 hectares and irrigated land is 168.4 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barkumba?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barkumba. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Barkumba.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.