Barkhana - Mungaoli, Ashoknagar

Barkhana is a village situated in the Mungaoli tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mungaoli and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Sonakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkhana is 500656. The village covers a total geographical area of 646 hectares and falls under the 473444 pincode. Mungaoli is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Barkhana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barkhana

According to the 2011 Census, Barkhana village had a total population of 869 people, including 469 males and 400 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.57%, with male literacy at 59.44% and female literacy at 35.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barkhana

Barkhana is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Barkhana

Barkhana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhaura, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungaoli to Barkhana is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Barkhana is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkhana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barkhana village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Barkhana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barkhana village are given below:

FAQs about Barkhana