Indian Village Directory

Barkagawan Village

Barkagawan is an inhabited village in Rampur Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 250224, the Census 2011 record lists 2,672 people in 384 households and the reported area is 26 hectares. The local references include Bakragaun Gram Panchayat, Rampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 22 km.

In short:

Barkagawan is a village in Rampur Block, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 250224 and 2,672 people in 384 households.

Village Code250224
Population2,672
Households384
Area26 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua

Detailed village profile

Barkagawan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,672 people, 26 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Barkagawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Kaimur (Bhabua)
Block Rampur
CD Block Rampur
Gram Panchayat Bakragaun
  • Barkagawan falls under Rampur Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 250224.
  • The record lists 2,672 people living in 384 households.
  • The reported village area is 26 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 Village Facts

Village
Barkagawan
Census Village Code
250224
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kaimur (Bhabua)
District Census Code
233
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rampur
Sub-district Census Code
01454
CD Block
Rampur
Gram Panchayat
Bakragaun
Households
384
Population
2,672
Male Population
1,416
Female Population
1,256
Sex Ratio
887.01
Area
26 hectares
Area
0.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Nearest Town Distance
22 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 10,276.92 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.96 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.21% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.07% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 60.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barkagawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 250224, Bakragaun Gram Panchayat and Rampur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
233
Sub-district Census Code
01454
Village Census Code
250224
CD Block Code
0442
Gram Panchayat Code
7358
CD Block Name
Rampur
Gram Panchayat Name
Bakragaun

Location and Distance

Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Barkagawan, about 22 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhabua
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
26 hectares
Area
0.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,672 people in 384 households, with 1,416 male residents and 1,256 female residents. The average household size is 6.96, and SC share is 24.21% and ST share is 0.07% for Barkagawan. Population density works out to about 10,276.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
384
Total Population
2,672
Male Population
1,416
Female Population
1,256
Sex Ratio
887.01
Average Household Size
6.96
SC Population
647
SC Male Population
335
SC Female Population
312
SC Population Share
24.21
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.07
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barkagawan include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barkagawan include Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barkagawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 25 hectares and irrigated land is 15.2 hectares (60.8% 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
1.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
25.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
9.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.2

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barkagawan village located?

Barkagawan is in Rampur Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Barkagawan village in?

Barkagawan village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.

Which state is Barkagawan village in?

Barkagawan village is in Bihar.

Which block is Barkagawan under?

Barkagawan comes under Rampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barkagawan?

The Census village code of Barkagawan is 250224.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barkagawan under?

Barkagawan is listed under Bakragaun Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rampur.

What is the population of Barkagawan village?

The village record lists 2,672 people and 384 households for Barkagawan.

How many households are in Barkagawan village?

The village record lists 384 households for Barkagawan.

What is the male and female population of Barkagawan?

The record lists 1,416 male residents and 1,256 female residents for Barkagawan.

What is the sex ratio of Barkagawan village?

The sex ratio of Barkagawan is 887.01 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barkagawan village?

The reported geographical area of Barkagawan is 26 hectares.

What is the population density of Barkagawan village?

The approximate population density of Barkagawan is 10,276.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barkagawan?

The nearest town listed for Barkagawan is Bhabua, about 22 km away.

How far is Barkagawan from the district headquarters?

Barkagawan is about 22 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barkagawan from the sub-district headquarters?

Barkagawan is about 8 km from Rampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barkagawan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Barkagawan.

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

For Barkagawan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 25 hectares and irrigated land is 15.2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.