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

According to the 2011 Census, Barakheda village had a total population of 2,025 people, including 1,041 males and 984 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.08%, with male literacy at 71.93% and female literacy at 49.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514.

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

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