Where is Barkakatra village located?
Barkakatra is in Mohania Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.
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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.
Village Code249352
Population5,615
Households783
Area208 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua
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
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.
- 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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Data Sources and Verification
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density2,699.52 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.17 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share28.6%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share98.7%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.