Indian Village Directory

Barkola Village

Barkola is an inhabited village in Kharagpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 341616, the Census 2011 record lists 5,476 people in 1,255 households and the reported area is 725.6 hectares. The local references include Kharagpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Midnapur at about 5 km.

In short:

Barkola is a village in Kharagpur - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 341616 and 5,476 people in 1,255 households.

Village Code341616
Population5,476
Households1,255
Area725.6 hectares
Nearest TownMidnapur

Detailed village profile

Barkola at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,476 people, 725.6 hectares of reported area and Midnapur as the nearest town reference for Barkola, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
CD Block Kharagpur - I
  • Barkola falls under Kharagpur - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 341616.
  • The record lists 5,476 people living in 1,255 households.
  • The reported village area is 725.6 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Midnapur.
  • 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
Barkola
Census Village Code
341616
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kharagpur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02460
CD Block
Kharagpur - I
Households
1,255
Population
5,476
Male Population
2,759
Female Population
2,717
Sex Ratio
984.78
Area
725.6 hectares
Area
7.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Midnapur
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721301
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 754.69 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.36 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 22.44% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 19.91% 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 Barkola in the official administrative record. Census village code 341616 and Kharagpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02460
Village Census Code
341616
CD Block Code
0307
CD Block Name
Kharagpur - I

Location and Distance

Midnapur is the nearest town listed for Barkola, about 5 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kharagpur
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Midnapur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town
Midnapur
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
725.6 hectares
Area
7.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,476 people in 1,255 households, with 2,759 male residents and 2,717 female residents. The average household size is 4.36, and SC share is 22.44% and ST share is 19.91% for Barkola. Population density works out to about 754.69 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,255
Total Population
5,476
Male Population
2,759
Female Population
2,717
Sex Ratio
984.78
Average Household Size
4.36
SC Population
1,229
SC Male Population
586
SC Female Population
643
SC Population Share
22.44
ST Population
1,090
ST Male Population
544
ST Female Population
546
ST Population Share
19.91
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barkola list 4 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
4
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barkola include hand pump water, river or canal 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
257.92 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
290 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Barkola include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barkola include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barkola is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 18 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barkola show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Vegetable, net sown area is 432.68 hectares and irrigated land is 290 hectares (67% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
35.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
432.68
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
142.68 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
290.0

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
Nutritional Centres Others
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 Barkola

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
20
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 19 95%
CRM 1 5%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 15 75%
Punjab National Bank 3 15%
Uco Bank 1 5%
Bank of India 1 5%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 721301 Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur - I Rupnarayanpur Teh.midnapore Sadar (South) Rupnaryanpur, P. O. Jakpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
State Bank of India ATM 721301 Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur - I Abhoyanagar Work Shop Cme Gate Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
Punjab National Bank ATM 721301 Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur - I Abhoyanagar Kharagpur at Reshmi Matelicks Ltd, Near Saha Chowk, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
State Bank of India ATM 721301 Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur - I Abhoyanagar Kharagpur Drm Office, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
State Bank of India ATM 721301 Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur - I Abhoyanagar Kharagpur Kausallya More, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
State Bank of India ATM 721301 Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur - I Abhoyanagar Bogda Area Kharagpur Rly Station, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
State Bank of India ATM 721301 Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur - I Abhoyanagar Kharagpur Chota Tangra, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
State Bank of India ATM 721301 Paschim Medinipur Kharagpur - I Abhoyanagar Kharagpur Bidyasagar Industrial Garden, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301

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 Barkola village located?

Barkola is in Kharagpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Barkola village in?

Barkola village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Barkola village in?

Barkola village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Barkola under?

Barkola comes under Kharagpur - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barkola?

The Census village code of Barkola is 341616.

What is the population of Barkola village?

The village record lists 5,476 people and 1,255 households for Barkola.

How many households are in Barkola village?

The village record lists 1,255 households for Barkola.

What is the male and female population of Barkola?

The record lists 2,759 male residents and 2,717 female residents for Barkola.

What is the sex ratio of Barkola village?

The sex ratio of Barkola is 984.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barkola village?

The reported geographical area of Barkola is 725.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Barkola village?

The approximate population density of Barkola is 754.69 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barkola?

The nearest town listed for Barkola is Midnapur, about 5 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Barkola?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Barkola.

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

For Barkola, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Vegetable, net sown area is 432.68 hectares and irrigated land is 290 hectares.

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

The page shows 20 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Barkola. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Barkola.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Barkola.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Barkola.

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.