Barchhakhurd - Khategaon, Dewas

Barchhakhurd is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Saaktya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barchhakhurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barchhakhurd is 474316. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.91 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Barchhakhurd

According to the 2011 Census, Barchhakhurd village had a total population of 751 people, including 398 males and 353 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.71%, with male literacy at 77.17% and female literacy at 59.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Barchhakhurd

Barchhakhurd 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 Barchhakhurd

Barchhakhurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Barchhakhurd is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Barchhakhurd is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barchhakhurd

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

Health Facilities in Barchhakhurd

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

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