Bardha - Khategaon, Dewas

Bardha is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Barda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bardha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bardha is 474278. The village covers a total geographical area of 708 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Bardha

As per Census 2011, Bardha village has a total population of 1,312 people, consisting of 672 males and 640 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 736 literate and 576 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 446 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,312672640
Child Population (0–6 yrs)212107105
Scheduled Castes (SC)287142145
Scheduled Tribes (ST)446229217
Literate Population736443293
Illiterate Population576229347

Nearby Villages of Bardha

Bardha 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)
GulgaonEast2.18 km
BhukyaNorth2.70 km
BehadiSouth-West2.85 km
PandaWest2.86 km
TiwadiyaNorth-West2.87 km
GujargaonSouth-East2.91 km
KankariyaEast3.76 km
SannodWest5.01 km
PipalyanankarSouth-East5.22 km
DeepgaonEast5.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bardha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bardha. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Bardha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Bardha is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bardha

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

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

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

FAQs about Bardha

Where is Bardha located?

Bardha village is located in Khategaon Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bardha?

The Gram Panchayat of Bardha is Barda.

What is the pincode of Bardha?

The pincode of Bardha is 455336.

What is the population of Bardha?

Bardha has a total population of 1,312, including 672 males and 640 females.

How many households are there in Bardha?

There are 250 households in Bardha.

What is the literacy rate in Bardha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bardha is 56.10%. Male literacy is 65.92% and female literacy is 45.78%.