Indian Village Directory

Barakol Village

Barakol is an inhabited village in Masalia Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371944, the Census 2011 record lists 287 people in 50 households and the reported area is 96.66 hectares. The local references include Khutojori Gram Panchayat, Masalia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 48 km.

In short:

Barakol is a village in Masalia Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371944 and 287 people in 50 households.

Village Code371944
Population287
Households50
Area96.66 hectares

Detailed village profile

Barakol at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 287 people, 96.66 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Barakol, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Dumka
Sub-district Masalia
CD Block Masalia
Gram Panchayat KHUTOJORI
  • Barakol falls under Masalia Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 371944.
  • The record lists 287 people living in 50 households.
  • The reported village area is 96.66 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
  • 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
Barakol
Census Village Code
371944
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Masalia
Sub-district Census Code
02675
CD Block
Masalia
Gram Panchayat
Khutojori
Households
50
Population
287
Male Population
144
Female Population
143
Sex Ratio
993.06
Area
96.66 hectares
Area
0.97 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
48 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814146
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 296.92 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.74 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 79.09% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 336.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barakol in the official administrative record. Census village code 371944, Khutojori Gram Panchayat and Masalia CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02675
Village Census Code
371944
CD Block Code
0181
CD Block Name
Masalia
Gram Panchayat Name
Khutojori

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Barakol, about 48 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Masalia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi (Jharkhand)
Distance within State/UT
260 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Paschim Bangal
Distance outside State/UT
25 km
Distance from Nearest Town
48 km
Total Geographical Area
96.66 hectares
Area
0.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 287 people in 50 households, with 144 male residents and 143 female residents. The average household size is 5.74, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 79.09% for Barakol. Population density works out to about 296.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
50
Total Population
287
Male Population
144
Female Population
143
Sex Ratio
993.06
Average Household Size
5.74
ST Population
227
ST Male Population
109
ST Female Population
118
ST Population Share
79.09
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barakol 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 Barakol include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
45.44 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
12.62 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barakol include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
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 Barakol include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barakol show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 10.42 hectares and irrigated land is 35.06 hectares (336.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
19.66 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.05 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.09 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
10.42
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
82.22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
35.06
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
22.44 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barakol

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 814146 Dumka Masalia Basmata Dumka Basmata, 814146, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814146

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 Barakol village located?

Barakol is in Masalia Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Barakol village in?

Barakol village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Barakol village in?

Barakol village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Barakol under?

Barakol comes under Masalia Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barakol?

The Census village code of Barakol is 371944.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barakol under?

Barakol is listed under KHUTOJORI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Masalia.

What is the population of Barakol village?

The village record lists 287 people and 50 households for Barakol.

How many households are in Barakol village?

The village record lists 50 households for Barakol.

What is the male and female population of Barakol?

The record lists 144 male residents and 143 female residents for Barakol.

What is the sex ratio of Barakol village?

The sex ratio of Barakol is 993.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barakol village?

The reported geographical area of Barakol is 96.66 hectares.

What is the population density of Barakol village?

The approximate population density of Barakol is 296.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barakol?

The nearest town listed for Barakol is Dumka, about 48 km away.

How far is Barakol from the district headquarters?

Barakol is about 35 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barakol from the sub-district headquarters?

Barakol is about 35 km from Masalia, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barakol?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Barakol.

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

For Barakol, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 10.42 hectares and irrigated land is 35.06 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barakol. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.