Barkheda - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow, Indore

Barkheda is a village situated in the Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Mhow and around 58 km from Indore. Chhapariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda is 476466. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.92 hectares and falls under the 453441 pincode. Mhowgaon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Barkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Barkheda village had a total population of 514 people, including 257 males and 257 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.23%, with male literacy at 68.98% and female literacy at 46.80%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 379.

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalkund, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mhowgaon to Barkheda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Barkheda is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. 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