Barkheda - Patan, Jabalpur

Barkheda is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Chhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda is 489503. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.21 hectares and falls under the 482003 pincode. Bhedaghat is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Barkheda

As per Census 2011, Barkheda village has a total population of 900 people, consisting of 460 males and 440 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 621 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 111 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheraghat, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhedaghat to Barkheda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Barkheda is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 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:

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