Barha - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Barha is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Sagad Mahagwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barha is 489666. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.64 hectares and falls under the 482003 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Barha

As per Census 2011, Barha village has a total population of 4 people, consisting of 2 males and 2 females. The village has 2 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The village has 2 literate and 2 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population422
Scheduled Castes (SC)422
Literate Population22-
Illiterate Population2-2

Nearby Villages of Barha

Barha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sagda MihagawanEast0.78 km
LootiNorth-West1.16 km
SuraiNorth-East1.61 km
MatwaraSouth-West1.62 km
AgasiNorth-West1.82 km
RamkhiriyaSouth2.67 km
KusmiWest2.78 km
ManegaonNorth-West2.85 km
BargiNorth-East3.23 km
NatwaraEast3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barha

The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Barha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Barha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Barha

Where is Barha located?

Barha village is located in Shahpura Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barha?

The Gram Panchayat of Barha is Sagad Mahagwan.

What is the pincode of Barha?

The pincode of Barha is 482003.

What is the population of Barha?

Barha has a total population of 4, including 2 males and 2 females.

How many households are there in Barha?

There are 2 households in Barha.