Indian Village Directory

Barkakatra Village

Barkakatra is an inhabited village in Mohania Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249352, the Census 2011 record lists 5,615 people in 783 households and the reported area is 208 hectares. The local references include Katra Kala Gram Panchayat, Mohania CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 28 km.

In short:

Barkakatra is a village in Mohania Block, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 249352 and 5,615 people in 783 households.

Village Code249352
Population5,615
Households783
Area208 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua

Detailed village profile

Barkakatra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,615 people, 208 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Barkakatra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Kaimur (Bhabua)
Block Mohania
CD Block Mohania
Gram Panchayat Katra Kala
  • Barkakatra falls under Mohania Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 249352.
  • The record lists 5,615 people living in 783 households.
  • The reported village area is 208 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Barkakatra
Census Village Code
249352
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kaimur (Bhabua)
District Census Code
233
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mohania
Sub-district Census Code
01449
CD Block
Mohania
Gram Panchayat
Katra Kala
Households
783
Population
5,615
Male Population
2,863
Female Population
2,752
Sex Ratio
961.23
Area
208 hectares
Area
2.08 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
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 2,699.52 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 7.17 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 28.6% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 98.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barkakatra in the official administrative record. Census village code 249352, Katra Kala Gram Panchayat and Mohania CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
233
Sub-district Census Code
01449
Village Census Code
249352
CD Block Code
0437
Gram Panchayat Code
44
CD Block Name
Mohania
Gram Panchayat Name
Katra Kala

Location and Distance

Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Barkakatra, about 28 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mohania
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from District Headquarter
28 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhabua
Distance within State/UT
28 km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
208 hectares
Area
2.08 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,615 people in 783 households, with 2,863 male residents and 2,752 female residents. The average household size is 7.17, and SC share is 28.6% and ST share is 0% for Barkakatra. Population density works out to about 2,699.52 people per sq km.

Total Households
783
Total Population
5,615
Male Population
2,863
Female Population
2,752
Sex Ratio
961.23
Average Household Size
7.17
SC Population
1,606
SC Male Population
805
SC Female Population
801
SC Population Share
28.6
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barkakatra list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
73 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Barkakatra include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barkakatra is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barkakatra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 200.67 hectares and irrigated land is 197.97 hectares (98.7% 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
7.33
Net Area Sown In Hectares
200.67
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
197.97
Canals Area In Hectares
94.97 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
30 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barkakatra village located?

Barkakatra is in Mohania Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barkakatra village in?

Barkakatra village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.

Which state is Barkakatra village in?

Barkakatra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barkakatra under?

Barkakatra comes under Mohania Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barkakatra?

The Census village code of Barkakatra is 249352.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barkakatra under?

Barkakatra is listed under Katra Kala Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohania.

What is the population of Barkakatra village?

The village record lists 5,615 people and 783 households for Barkakatra.

How many households are in Barkakatra village?

The village record lists 783 households for Barkakatra.

What is the male and female population of Barkakatra?

The record lists 2,863 male residents and 2,752 female residents for Barkakatra.

What is the sex ratio of Barkakatra village?

The sex ratio of Barkakatra is 961.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barkakatra village?

The reported geographical area of Barkakatra is 208 hectares.

What is the population density of Barkakatra village?

The approximate population density of Barkakatra is 2,699.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barkakatra?

The nearest town listed for Barkakatra is Bhabua, about 28 km away.

How far is Barkakatra from the district headquarters?

Barkakatra is about 28 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barkakatra from the sub-district headquarters?

Barkakatra is about 14 km from Mohania, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barkakatra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Barkakatra.

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

For Barkakatra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 200.67 hectares and irrigated land is 197.97 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.