Barhad - Mehgaon, Bhind

Barhad is a village situated in the Mehgaon tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehgaon and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Barhad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhad is 453077. The village covers a total geographical area of 1643.23 hectares and falls under the 477117 pincode. Mehgaon is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Barhad

According to the 2011 Census, Barhad village had a total population of 4,509 people, including 2,465 males and 2,044 females, living in 729 households. The sex ratio was 829 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.80%, with male literacy at 86.33% and female literacy at 69.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 369, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Barhad

Barhad 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 Barhad

Barhad 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 Asokhar, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehgaon to Barhad is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Barhad is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barhad

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

Health Facilities in Barhad

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

FAQs about Barhad