This train does stops at BarkaKana.. I always get off the train there. Also while going to NDLS, one can book from Ranchi and board train at Barkakana. Many people do it and even TTE and staff knows this.
So the best train for BRKA-NDLS is 12453 i.e. RNC-NDLS Rajdhani.
And also I am attaching a video I recorded of this train while it was crossing Patratu which is my hometown.