Barkhua - Kumbhraj, Guna

Barkhua is a village situated in the Kumbhraj tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbhraj and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Ramnagar By Lodhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkhua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkhua is 499577. The village covers a total geographical area of 516 hectares and falls under the 473115 pincode. Kumbhraj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Barkhua 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 Barkhua

According to the 2011 Census, Barkhua village had a total population of 493 people, including 280 males and 213 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 761 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.04%, with male literacy at 59.17% and female literacy at 31.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkhua

Barkhua 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 Barkhua

Public transport in the Barkhua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumbhraj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumbhraj to Barkhua is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Barkhua is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkhua

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

Health Facilities in Barkhua

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

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