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Barkela Village

Barkela is an inhabited village in Khuntpani Sub-district of Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 377531, the Census 2011 record lists 2,343 people in 495 households and the reported area is 476 hectares. The local references include Barkela Gram Panchayat, Khuntpani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chaibasa at about 13 km.

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Quick answer: Barkela is a village in Khuntpani Sub-district, Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 377531 and 2,343 people in 495 households.
Village Code377531
Population2,343
Households495
Area476 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Barkela
Census Village Code
377531
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Pashchimi Singhbhum
District Census Code
368
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Khuntpani
Sub-district Census Code
02732
CD Block
Khuntpani
Gram Panchayat
Barkela
Households
495
Population
2,343
Male Population
1,169
Female Population
1,174
Sex Ratio
1,004.28
Area
476 hectares
Area
4.76 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
833201
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Barkela at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,343 people, 476 hectares of reported area and Chaibasa as the nearest town reference for Barkela, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtKhuntpani
CD BlockKhuntpani
Gram PanchayatBARKELA
  • Barkela falls under Khuntpani Sub-district in Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 377531.
  • The record lists 2,343 people living in 495 households.
  • The reported village area is 476 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chaibasa.
  • 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density492.23 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.73 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.82%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share85.28%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23%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 377531, Barkela Gram Panchayat and Khuntpani CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
368
Sub-district Census Code
02732
Village Census Code
377531
CD Block Code
0238
Gram Panchayat Code
0094
CD Block Name
Khuntpani
Gram Panchayat Name
Barkela

Location and Distance

Chaibasa is the nearest town listed for Barkela, about 13 km away. Chaibasa is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Khuntpani
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Chaibasa
Distance from District Headquarter
14 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chaibasa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
159 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Orissa
Distance outside State/UT
45 km
Total Geographical Area
476 hectares
Area
4.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,343 people in 495 households, with 1,169 male residents and 1,174 female residents. The average household size is 4.73, and SC share is 2.82% and ST share is 85.28% for Barkela. Population density works out to about 492.23 people per sq km.

Total Households
495
Total Population
2,343
Male Population
1,169
Female Population
1,174
Sex Ratio
1,004.28
Average Household Size
4.73
SC Population
66
SC Male Population
36
SC Female Population
30
SC Population Share
2.82
ST Population
1,998
ST Male Population
992
ST Female Population
1,006
ST Population Share
85.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barkela list 3 government primary schools 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Barkela. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barkela 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
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 Barkela 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barkela is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barkela show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 203.93 hectares and irrigated land is 46.82 hectares (23% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
90.28 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
28.57
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
84.68 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.48 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
60.06 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
203.93
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
151.24 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
46.82
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
46.82 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
45
Banks in Matched Records
15
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 33 73%
CRM 11 24%
CDM 1 2.2%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 11 24%
Canara Bank 9 20%
Bank of Baroda 4 8.9%
Bank of India 4 8.9%
Punjab National Bank 3 6.7%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) 833201 Jharkhand Aikath House at Sadar Bazar Po Ps Chaibasa Dist West Singhbhum, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833201
Bank of Baroda ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) Chaibasa Court Road Padiya Market, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833201
Bank of India ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) West Singhbhum Jharkhand W/O Late Bagun Bodra Tambo Chowk Road Po Chaibasa Thana Muffasil Tamarbandh Chaibasa, Paschimi…
Canara Bank ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) Sardar Bazar, Main Road Pb No.33 I Floor, Jain Market Chaibasa, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833201
Bank of Baroda ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) Court Road Padiya Market Chaibasa, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833201
Bank of Baroda ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) Jhinkpani Road Matkamhatu(mahulsai), Chaibasa, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833201
Bank of India ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) P. O-Chaibasa, P. S-Sadar, West Singhbhum Jharkhand S/O-Late Pardir Kumar Biswas, VILL-Bari Bazar Main Road Chaibasa, P…
Bank of India ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) Sadar Bazar Deys Medical Store, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833201

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 Khuntpani Sub-district of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Barkela village in?

Barkela village is in Pashchimi Singhbhum district.

Which state is Barkela village in?

Barkela village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Barkela under?

Barkela comes under Khuntpani 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 377531.

Which Gram Panchayat is Barkela under?

Barkela is listed under BARKELA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Khuntpani.

What is the population of Barkela village?

The village record lists 2,343 people and 495 households for Barkela.

How many households are in Barkela village?

The village record lists 495 households for Barkela.

What is the male and female population of Barkela?

The record lists 1,169 male residents and 1,174 female residents for Barkela.

What is the sex ratio of Barkela village?

The sex ratio of Barkela is 1,004.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barkela village?

The reported geographical area of Barkela is 476 hectares.

What is the population density of Barkela village?

The approximate population density of Barkela is 492.23 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 Chaibasa, about 13 km away.

How far is Barkela from the district headquarters?

Barkela is about 14 km from Chaibasa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barkela from the sub-district headquarters?

Barkela is about 26 km from Khuntpani, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barkela?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Barkela.

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

For Barkela, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 203.93 hectares and irrigated land is 46.82 hectares.

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

The page shows 45 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barkela. These records include 15 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.