Barda - Manawar, Dhar

Barda is a village situated in the Manawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manawar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Barda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barda is 475695. The village covers a total geographical area of 2263.62 hectares and falls under the 454446 pincode. Manawar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Barda

As per Census 2011, Barda village has a total population of 2,740 people, consisting of 1,415 males and 1,325 females. The village has 537 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 377 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,517 literate and 1,223 illiterate residents. Additionally, 551 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 236 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7401,4151,325
Child Population (0–6 yrs)377189188
Scheduled Castes (SC)551282269
Scheduled Tribes (ST)236125111
Literate Population1,517905612
Illiterate Population1,223510713

Nearby Villages of Barda

Barda 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)
BilkuwaNorth1.42 km
KesharpuraSouth-East2.73 km
SharikpuraWest2.75 km
KuwaliNorth2.95 km
MalangaonEast2.99 km
AjandaNorth-West3.35 km
PanyaSouth-East3.72 km
MirjapurNorth-East3.74 km
KirmohiEast3.95 km
DatwadaSouth-West4.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barda

Barda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manawar to Barda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Barda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barda

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

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

FAQs about Barda

Where is Barda located?

Barda village is located in Manawar Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barda?

Barda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barda?

The pincode of Barda is 454446.

What is the population of Barda?

Barda has a total population of 2,740, including 1,415 males and 1,325 females.

How many households are there in Barda?

There are 537 households in Barda.

What is the literacy rate in Barda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barda is 55.36%. Male literacy is 63.96% and female literacy is 46.19%.