Garha Khurd - Berasia, Bhopal
Garha Khurd is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Garha Khurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garha Khurd is 482129. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.4 hectares and falls under the 462120 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Garha Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Berasia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhopal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garha Khurd
As per Census 2011, Garha Khurd village has a total population of 624 people, consisting of 324 males and 300 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 313 literate and 311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 310 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garha Khurd are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 624 | 324 | 300 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 96 | 49 | 47 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 310 | 161 | 149 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 2 | - |
| Literate Population | 313 | 188 | 125 |
| Illiterate Population | 311 | 136 | 175 |
Nearby Villages of Garha Khurd
Garha Khurd is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Garha Khurd
Garha Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Garha Khurd is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Garha Khurd is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garha Khurd
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garha Khurd village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Garha Khurd
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garha Khurd village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Garha Khurd
Where is Garha Khurd located?
Garha Khurd village is located in Berasia Tehsil, Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garha Khurd?
Garha Khurd is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Garha Khurd?
The pincode of Garha Khurd is 462120.
What is the population of Garha Khurd?
Garha Khurd has a total population of 624, including 324 males and 300 females.
How many households are there in Garha Khurd?
There are 117 households in Garha Khurd.
What is the literacy rate in Garha Khurd?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garha Khurd is 50.16%. Male literacy is 58.02% and female literacy is 41.67%.