Barkalan - Timarni, Harda

Barkalan is a village situated in the Timarni tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Timarni and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Barkala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkalan is 486967. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.26 hectares and falls under the 461441 pincode. Timarni is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Barkalan

According to the 2011 Census, Barkalan village had a total population of 1,113 people, including 573 males and 540 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.95%, with male literacy at 91.20% and female literacy at 70.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346, 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 Barkalan

Barkalan 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 Barkalan

Barkalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Timarni to Barkalan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Barkalan is about 8 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 Barkalan

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

Health Facilities in Barkalan

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

FAQs about Barkalan