Barakheda - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Barakheda is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Barakhera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barakheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barakheda is 458071. The village covers a total geographical area of 827.8 hectares and falls under the 471606 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Barakheda 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 Barakheda

As per Census 2011, Barakheda village has a total population of 2,025 people, consisting of 1,041 males and 984 females. The village has 454 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 314 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,045 literate and 980 illiterate residents. Additionally, 514 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barakheda

Barakheda 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 Barakheda

Barakheda 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 5.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Barakheda is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Barakheda is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barakheda

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

Health Facilities in Barakheda

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

FAQs about Barakheda