Barkola is a village located in the Kharagpur I Subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Barkola, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Barkola Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Barkola
Pincode
721301
Area
524.0 Sq. Km
Village Code
341616
Sub-District
Kharagpur I
Sub-District Code
2460
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Code
318
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Barkola
Gram Panchayat Code
110414
Block Panchayat
Kharagpur-I
Block Panchayat Code
3355
Total Population (2011 Census)
5476
Total Households
1255
Nearest Town
Naraini (NP) (Distance: 15 Km)
Barkola has a population of 5476 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Barkola Gram Panchayat and the Kharagpur-I Block Panchayat in Kharagpur I District. The village has 1255 households and is identified by village code 341616. Barkola is located in the 721301 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Kharagpur I Sub-District.
Total Population of Barkola
As of the 2011 census, Population of Barkola has a population of approximately 5476 people, where the male population is 2759 and the female population is 2717.
Total
5476
Male
2759
Female
2717
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Barkola
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Barkola is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
176
Male
85
Female
91
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Barkola
There are approximately 1255 households in Barkola. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
1255
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Barkola
Barkola falls under the Kharagpur I Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Barkola is Kharagpur I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Barkola Village
As per the 2011 Census, Barkola presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.