Barha - Lahar, Bhind

Barha is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Barha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barha is 453585. The village covers a total geographical area of 984.27 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Barha

As per Census 2011, Barha village has a total population of 2,358 people, consisting of 1,309 males and 1,049 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 801 females per 1,000 males. There are 299 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,408 literate and 950 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barha

Barha 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 Barha

Barha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lahar to Barha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Barha is about 64 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 Barha

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

Health Facilities in Barha

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

FAQs about Barha