Barkheda - Kumbhraj, Guna

Barkheda is a village situated in the Kumbhraj tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbhraj and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Barkhedakalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda is 499643. The village covers a total geographical area of 517.64 hectares and falls under the 473222 pincode. Kumbhraj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Barkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Barkheda village had a total population of 663 people, including 339 males and 324 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.36%, with male literacy at 64.51% and female literacy at 45.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkheda

Barkheda 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 Barkheda

Barkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumbhraj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumbhraj to Barkheda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Barkheda is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkheda

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

Health Facilities in Barkheda

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

FAQs about Barkheda