Barkheda - Chicholi, Betul

Barkheda is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Jhiriyadoh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda is 485783. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 50 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 Ghoradongri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Barkheda village had a total population of 475 people, including 247 males and 228 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.88%, with male literacy at 53.65% and female literacy at 37.21%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

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 >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhaironpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Barkheda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Barkheda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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