Barkheda Village - Lamta, Balaghat

Barkheda is a village situated in the Lamta tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 67 km from Balaghat and around 67 km from Balaghat. Batuwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda is 497662. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.31 hectares and falls under the 481551 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

Barkheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Paraswada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barkheda

As per Census 2011, Barkheda village has a total population of 394 people, consisting of 187 males and 207 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 1,106 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 255 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 210 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barkheda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barkheda

Barkheda 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 Barkheda

Barkheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gudru Halt, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Barkheda is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkheda

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

Health Facilities in Barkheda

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

FAQs about Barkheda