Baharpura - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Baharpura is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Patan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baharpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baharpura is 458087. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.31 hectares and falls under the 471101 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Baharpura

As per Census 2011, Baharpura village has a total population of 1,242 people, consisting of 644 males and 598 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 550 literate and 692 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,242644598
Child Population (0–6 yrs)236122114
Scheduled Castes (SC)371819
Literate Population550341209
Illiterate Population692303389

Nearby Villages of Baharpura

Baharpura 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)
ImalhaWest2.56 km
PatanSouth-East2.60 km
PatharguwanNorth-West3.12 km
RanguwaWest4.62 km
BarbaspuraSouth-East4.63 km
BamariNorth4.67 km
MajhgawanNorth-West4.83 km
RajgarhEast5.12 km
ChandranagarNorth-East6.44 km
KishorganjNorth-West6.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baharpura

Baharpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Baharpura is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Baharpura is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baharpura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baharpura 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 Baharpura

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

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

FAQs about Baharpura

Where is Baharpura located?

Baharpura village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baharpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Baharpura is Patan.

What is the pincode of Baharpura?

The pincode of Baharpura is 471101.

What is the population of Baharpura?

Baharpura has a total population of 1,242, including 644 males and 598 females.

How many households are there in Baharpura?

There are 331 households in Baharpura.

What is the literacy rate in Baharpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baharpura is 44.28%. Male literacy is 52.95% and female literacy is 34.95%.