Barchhi - Amla, Betul

Barchhi is a village situated in the Amla tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amla and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Barchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barchhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barchhi is 486480. The village covers a total geographical area of 843.67 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Amla is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Barchhi

As per Census 2011, Barchhi village has a total population of 1,687 people, consisting of 881 males and 806 females. The village has 365 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,019 literate and 668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 546 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 271 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,687881806
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19611086
Scheduled Castes (SC)546286260
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271136135
Literate Population1,019609410
Illiterate Population668272396

Nearby Villages of Barchhi

Barchhi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhuyariSouth-West2.13 km
KehalpurNorth-East2.36 km
Pastlai MalNorth2.57 km
Khedli BazarSouth-East2.81 km
SomalapurNorth-West3.45 km
RajegaonSouth3.56 km
KacharbohNorth3.93 km
SonegaonSouth4.16 km
Kondhar KhapaWest4.21 km
BorgaonSouth-West4.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barchhi

Barchhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barchi Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amla to Barchhi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Barchhi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barchhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Barchhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Barchhi

Where is Barchhi located?

Barchhi village is located in Amla Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barchhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Barchhi is Barchi.

What is the pincode of Barchhi?

The pincode of Barchhi is 460220.

What is the population of Barchhi?

Barchhi has a total population of 1,687, including 881 males and 806 females.

How many households are there in Barchhi?

There are 365 households in Barchhi.

What is the literacy rate in Barchhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barchhi is 60.40%. Male literacy is 69.13% and female literacy is 50.87%.