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MANDAKINI BHARTI

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LGD code: 354198
Pincode: 814120
Population: 1,530
Households: 256
Literacy rate: 39.1%
Sex ratio: 1043 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 385

Census 2011 · in context

How Barwan compares

By population, Barwan ranks #7 of 259 villages in Devipur mandal.

Literacy rate

39.1%

−8.8% vs mandal average

Barwan: 39.1%
Devipur mandal: 47.9%
Deoghar district: 53.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,043

+121 vs mandal average

Barwan: 1,043
Devipur mandal: 922

Household size

people per home

6.0

+0.3 vs mandal average

Barwan: 6.0
Devipur mandal: 5.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Barwan

LGD code: 354198
Pincode: 814120
Population (Census 2011): 1,530
Population (projected 2026): 1,804
Households: 256
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1043
Literacy rate: 39.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MANDAKINI BHARTI
Block / Mandal: Devipur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Deoghar district level

Then & Now

Barwan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,530

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,804

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

256

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

302

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,530Census 2011
Households: 256Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1043 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8042026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 302

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Deoghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Deoghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Deoghar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Barwan?

The pincode of Barwan, Devipur mandal, Deoghar district, Jharkhand is 814120.

In which district is Barwan located?

Barwan is a village in Devipur mandal of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Barwan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barwan village has a population of 1,530 across 256 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barwan?

The current sarpanch of Barwan gram panchayat is MANDAKINI BHARTI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barwan in?

Barwan falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barwan in?

Barwan falls under the Jamtara assembly constituency (AC #9) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Barwan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barwan village is 39.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Barwan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barwan village is 1043 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barwan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barwan, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Barwan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barwan village is 354198.

How big is Barwan compared to other villages in Devipur mandal?

Barwan ranks 7 of 259 villages in Devipur mandal by Census 2011 population (1,530 residents).

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What is the pincode of Barwan?

In which district is Barwan located?

What is the population of Barwan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Barwan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barwan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barwan in?

What is the literacy rate in Barwan?

What is the sex ratio in Barwan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barwan?

What is the LGD code of Barwan?

How big is Barwan compared to other villages in Devipur mandal?

Barwan on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Barwan

What is the pincode of Barwan?

In which district is Barwan located?

What is the population of Barwan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Barwan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barwan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barwan in?

What is the literacy rate in Barwan?

What is the sex ratio in Barwan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barwan?

What is the LGD code of Barwan?

How big is Barwan compared to other villages in Devipur mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Barwan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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