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

According to the 2011 Census, Bardha village had a total population of 1,312 people, including 672 males and 640 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.91%, with male literacy at 78.41% and female literacy at 54.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 446.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bardha