However, it has to be borne in mind that modern mining operations are highly mechanised.

[5] According to the 2011 Census of India, Barkagaon had a total population of 11,689, of which 6,023 (52%) were males and 5,666 (48%) were females.

The total number of literate persons in Barkagaon was 7,187 (71.93% of the population over 6 years).

[8] [9] Indira Gandhi Memorial Inter College at Barkagaon was established in 2008.

[11] Adarsh Madhya Vidyalaya( Model Middle School) is a prominent institution of Primary Education established in 1950.