Indian Village Directory

Barkela Village

Barkela is an inhabited village in Murhu Sub-district of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 375042, the Census 2011 record lists 109 people in 25 households and the reported area is 91.91 hectares. The local references include Khewra Gram Panchayat, Murhu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khunti at about 23 km.

In short:

Barkela is a village in Murhu Sub-district, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 375042 and 109 people in 25 households.

Village Code375042
Population109
Households25
Area91.91 hectares
Nearest TownKhunti

Detailed village profile

Barkela at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 109 people, 91.91 hectares of reported area and Khunti as the nearest town reference for Barkela, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Khunti
Sub-district Murhu
CD Block Murhu
Gram Panchayat KHEWRA
  • Barkela falls under Murhu Sub-district in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 375042.
  • The record lists 109 people living in 25 households.
  • The reported village area is 91.91 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Khunti.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Barkela
Census Village Code
375042
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Khunti
District Census Code
365
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Murhu
Sub-district Census Code
02703
CD Block
Murhu
Gram Panchayat
Khewra
Households
25
Population
109
Male Population
59
Female Population
50
Sex Ratio
847.46
Area
91.91 hectares
Area
0.92 sq km
Nearest Town
Khunti
Nearest Town Distance
23 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 118.59 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.36 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 89.91% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 12.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barkela in the official administrative record. Census village code 375042, Khewra Gram Panchayat and Murhu CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
365
Sub-district Census Code
02703
Village Census Code
375042
CD Block Code
0209
CD Block Name
Murhu
Gram Panchayat Name
Khewra

Location and Distance

Khunti is the nearest town listed for Barkela, about 23 km away. Khunti is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Murhu
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
40 km
District Headquarter
Khunti
Distance from District Headquarter
23 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Khunti
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Khunti
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
91.91 hectares
Area
0.92 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 109 people in 25 households, with 59 male residents and 50 female residents. The average household size is 4.36, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 89.91% for Barkela. Population density works out to about 118.59 people per sq km.

Total Households
25
Total Population
109
Male Population
59
Female Population
50
Sex Ratio
847.46
Average Household Size
4.36
ST Population
98
ST Male Population
52
ST Female Population
46
ST Population Share
89.91
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barkela include hand pump 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.8 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barkela 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barkela show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 63.75 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares (12.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
10.72 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.48
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.24 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.92 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
63.75
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
51.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Barkela

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Union Bank of India 2 50%

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 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Brambe Chowk Imam Manzil Building Brambe Chowk Imam Manzil Building, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
Union Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Main Road Murhu Murhu Branch Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835216
State Bank of India ATM 835216 Khunti Murhu Murhu Khata No. 38, P, Ot No.483, Near Sbi, Murhu, Khunti, Khata No. 38, P, Ot No.483, Near Sbi, Murhu, Khunti, Khunti, Jhark…

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 Barkela village located?

Barkela is in Murhu Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Barkela village in?

Barkela village is in Khunti district.

Which state is Barkela village in?

Barkela village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Barkela under?

Barkela comes under Murhu Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barkela?

The Census village code of Barkela is 375042.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barkela under?

Barkela is listed under KHEWRA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Murhu.

What is the population of Barkela village?

The village record lists 109 people and 25 households for Barkela.

How many households are in Barkela village?

The village record lists 25 households for Barkela.

What is the male and female population of Barkela?

The record lists 59 male residents and 50 female residents for Barkela.

What is the sex ratio of Barkela village?

The sex ratio of Barkela is 847.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barkela village?

The reported geographical area of Barkela is 91.91 hectares.

What is the population density of Barkela village?

The approximate population density of Barkela is 118.59 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barkela?

The nearest town listed for Barkela is Khunti, about 23 km away.

How far is Barkela from the district headquarters?

Barkela is about 23 km from Khunti, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barkela from the sub-district headquarters?

Barkela is about 40 km from Murhu, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Barkela, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 63.75 hectares and irrigated land is 8 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barkela. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.