Barahsoti
Barahsoti is a revenue village in Dhurki block, Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 917 in 190 households (Census 2011).
917 souls. 190 homes.
Dhurki block, Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
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Barahsoti today
- Wheat₹2,430Ramanujganj APMC · 28 Oct 2026
- Mahua₹3,000Ramanujganj APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Maize₹2,000Kusmee APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Barahsoti is a village in Dhurki block, Garhwa district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 917 people in 190 households, with a literacy rate of 44.1%. It is administered by the Amba Khoreya gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 822121.
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Gram panchayat
Barahsoti is in the Amba Khoreya gram panchayat.
Other villages in Amba Khoreya
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Barahsoti compares
By population, Barahsoti ranks #19 of 28 inhabited villages in Dhurki block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Barahsoti had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Barahsoti at a glance
Barahsoti is a village of 917 people in 190 households (Census 2011) in Dhurki block, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, the 19th of 28 inhabited villages in Dhurki block by population. Literacy is 44.1%, 9.3 points below the block figure of 53.3%, and the sex ratio is 989 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 822121; the LGD village code is 347534.
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Key facts — Barahsoti
Villages sharing pincode 822121
Other villages in Dhurki block
View all 28 →- Khala
- Tatidiri
- Ganiyari Kalan
- Tenhra Alias Dhurki
- Bhandar
- Khutia
- Raksi
- Kadwa Alias Likhnidhaura
- Marchaiya
- Kadwa
- Baliari Alias Siuri
- Ketma
- Karwa Pahar
- Ganiyari Khurd
- Libra Alias Paras Pani Kalan
- Amba Khoreya
- Kumba Kalan
- ParasPani Khurd
- Panghatwa
- Shakti
- Bishunia
- Dhovni
- Samo Alias Suru
- Bhumphor
- Murhpur Alias Pachpheri
- Mandre Alias phephsa
- Machhpani
Population, education & work
- Population
- 917Census 2011
- Male / female
- 461 / 456
- Households
- 190
- People per home
- 4.8
- Literacy rate
- 44.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Barahsoti on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Barahsoti. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Barahsoti · 24.1233° N, 83.4886° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 5 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- Notice Regarding Enlistment/Registration of Contractors (Zila Parishad Office, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 31 Oct 2026
- Information regarding Grade-1 seniority of Teachers(District Superintendent of Education, Dumka)
District Administration, Dumka · 28 Oct 2026
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- Information regarding the organization of VBYLD-2027, provided by the District Sports Office, Ramgarh
District Administration, Ramgarh · 27 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Barahsoti
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Essential services & places near Barahsoti
Barahsoti isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Dhurki block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices357 in Garhwa district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics94 in Garhwa district
Primary / community health centre
Amba Khorea
Primary / community health centre
Khutia
Primary / community health centre
Tatidiri
Schools & anganwadis1 in Garhwa district
Temples1 in Garhwa district
Transport12 in Garhwa district
Community places1 in Garhwa district
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People often ask about Barahsoti
Where is Barahsoti located?
Barahsoti is a village in Dhurki block of Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Barahsoti in?
Barahsoti is in Garhwa district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Barahsoti belong to?
Barahsoti comes under the Amba Khoreya gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Barahsoti?
The pincode of Barahsoti, Dhurki, Garhwa is 822121.
What is the population of Barahsoti?
As per the 2011 Census, Barahsoti had a population of 917 (461 males and 456 females).
How many households are there in Barahsoti?
Barahsoti had 190 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Barahsoti?
The literacy rate of Barahsoti was 44.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Barahsoti?
Barahsoti had 989 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barahsoti in?
Barahsoti is in the Palamau Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Barahsoti?
Vishnu Dayal Ram (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Palamau Lok Sabha seat, which includes Barahsoti, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Barahsoti in?
Barahsoti is in the Bhawanathpur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Barahsoti?
Anant Pratap Deo (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Bhawanathpur assembly seat, which includes Barahsoti, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Barahsoti?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barahsoti is 347534 and its Census 2011 village code is 347534.
Which villages are near Barahsoti?
Villages near Barahsoti include Marchaiya (within ~15 km), Tatidiri (within ~15 km), Amba Khoreya (within ~15 km), Ganiyari Khurd (within ~15 km), Lolki (within ~15 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Barahsoti?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 52.6 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Garhwa district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Ramanujganj APMC, Kusmee APMC, Balrampur-Ramanujganj district — about 62 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat · GW 273 | Ramanujganj APMC | 2,430 | 2,430 | 2,430 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Mahua · Mahua | Ramanujganj APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Local | Kusmee APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Local | Ramanujganj APMC | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · Paddy Coarse | Ramanujganj APMC | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · I.R. 36 | Ramanujganj APMC | 2,410 | 2,410 | 2,410 | 22 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Barahsoti's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Barahsoti →Compare Barahsoti with… →All villages in Dhurki →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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