Where is Barkona village located?
Barkona is in Dhamdaha Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Barkona Village
Barkona is an inhabited village in Dhamdaha Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223318, the Census 2011 record lists 6,185 people in 1,262 households and the reported area is 1,097 hectares. The local references include Rupaspur Khagha Gram Panchayat, Dhamdaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 41 km.
Barkona is a village in Dhamdaha Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223318 and 6,185 people in 1,262 households.
Village Code223318
Population6,185
Households1,262
Area1,097 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia
Detailed village profile
Barkona at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 6,185 people, 1,097 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Barkona, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Barkona falls under Dhamdaha Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 223318.
- The record lists 6,185 people living in 1,262 households.
- The reported village area is 1,097 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
- 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
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Barkona
- Census Village Code
- 223318
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purnia
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dhamdaha
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01132
- CD Block
- Dhamdaha
- Gram Panchayat
- Rupaspur Khagha
- Households
- 1,262
- Population
- 6,185
- Male Population
- 3,296
- Female Population
- 2,889
- Sex Ratio
- 876.52
- Area
- 1,097 hectares
- Area
- 10.97 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 41 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
563.81 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.9 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
20.65%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.68%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
67%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Barkona in the official administrative record. Census village code 223318, Rupaspur Khagha Gram Panchayat and Dhamdaha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01132
- Village Census Code
- 223318
- CD Block Code
- 0120
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0017
- CD Block Name
- Dhamdaha
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Rupaspur Khagha
Location and Distance
Purnia is the nearest town listed for Barkona, about 41 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 41 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dhamdaha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 21 km
- District Headquarter
- Purnia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 41 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 41 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Purnia
- Distance within State/UT
- 41 km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 41 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,097 hectares
- Area
- 10.97 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 6,185 people in 1,262 households, with 3,296 male residents and 2,889 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 20.65% and ST share is 0.68% for Barkona. Population density works out to about 563.81 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,262
- Total Population
- 6,185
- Male Population
- 3,296
- Female Population
- 2,889
- Sex Ratio
- 876.52
- Average Household Size
- 4.9
- SC Population
- 1,277
- SC Male Population
- 644
- SC Female Population
- 633
- SC Population Share
- 20.65
- ST Population
- 42
- ST Male Population
- 24
- ST Female Population
- 18
- ST Population Share
- 0.68
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Barkona list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barkona include hand pump 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Barkona include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Barkona include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, 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
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Barkona show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 910.5 hectares and irrigated land is 610.2 hectares (67% 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
- 100.3
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 86.2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 910.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 300.3 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 610.2
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 443.6 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 166.6 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barkona
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
- 10
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 8 | 80% |
| CRM | 2 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 7 | 70% |
| Canara Bank | 2 | 20% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 10% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854205 | Purnia | Dhamdaha | Dhamdaha | Kachahari Road Main Chowk Dhamdaha, Purnia, Bihar, 854205 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854205 | Purnia | Dhamdaha | Dhamdaha | Dhamdaha Dhamdaha, 854205, Purnia, Bihar, 854205 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854205 | Purnia | Dhamdaha | Dhamdaha | Dhamdaha Agricultural Development Branch, Dhamdaha, Purnia, Bihar, 854205 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854306 | Purnia | Dhamdaha | Sarsi Istamrar | At: Sarsi Istamrar Sarsi Istamrar Sarsi Istamrar, Purnia, Bihar, 854306 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854205 | Purnia | Dhamdaha | Damaili | Near Sbi Daimili Branch Sbi ATM Damaili, Sh-77, Kursela-Forbesganj Road, Purnia, Bihar, 854205 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854205 | Purnia | Dhamdaha | Dhamdaha | Dhamdaha Purnea Road, Near Central Bank Dhamdaha East, Dhamdaha, Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854205 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854205 | Purnia | Dhamdaha | Rangpura | Sh 77. Kursela Forbesganj Raod, Sudhanshu Chowk Meerganj Chwok, Mirganj, Rangpura, Purnia, Bihar, 854205 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854205 | Purnia | Dhamdaha | Rangpura | Sh 77. Kursela Forbesganj Raod, Meerganj Chwok, Mirganj, Sudhanshu Chowk, Purnia, Bihar, 854205 |
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
Which district is Barkona village in?
Barkona village is in Purnia district.
Which state is Barkona village in?
Barkona village is in Bihar.
Which block is Barkona under?
Barkona comes under Dhamdaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Barkona?
The Census village code of Barkona is 223318.
Which Gram Panchayat is Barkona under?
Barkona is listed under Rupaspur Khagha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhamdaha.
What is the population of Barkona village?
The village record lists 6,185 people and 1,262 households for Barkona.
How many households are in Barkona village?
The village record lists 1,262 households for Barkona.
What is the male and female population of Barkona?
The record lists 3,296 male residents and 2,889 female residents for Barkona.
What is the sex ratio of Barkona village?
The sex ratio of Barkona is 876.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Barkona village?
The reported geographical area of Barkona is 1,097 hectares.
What is the population density of Barkona village?
The approximate population density of Barkona is 563.81 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Barkona?
The nearest town listed for Barkona is Purnia, about 41 km away.
How far is Barkona from the district headquarters?
Barkona is about 41 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Barkona from the sub-district headquarters?
Barkona is about 21 km from Dhamdaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Barkona?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Barkona.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Barkona?
For Barkona, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 910.5 hectares and irrigated land is 610.2 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Barkona?
The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barkona. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.