Bharda - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Bharda is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Karhaiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharda is 489650. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.05 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bharda 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 Bharda

According to the 2011 Census, Bharda village had a total population of 307 people, including 153 males and 154 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.09%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 59.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population307153154
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331518
Scheduled Castes (SC)1284
Scheduled Tribes (ST)265132133
Literate Population20312281
Illiterate Population1043173

Nearby Villages of Bharda

Bharda 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)
KiwlariEast1.19 km
KuwakhedaNorth-West1.44 km
KarhaiyaSouth-East1.92 km
MankendiSouth-West2.26 km
PindraiWest2.82 km
HinotiyaNorth3.36 km
Pipariya KalanNorth-East3.39 km
Kushli (mankendi)South3.55 km
ImaliyaSouth-East3.81 km
MailiNorth-West4.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bharda

Public transport in the Bharda is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Bharda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Bharda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bharda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bharda

Where is Bharda located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bharda?

The Gram Panchayat of Bharda is Karhaiya.

What is the pincode of Bharda?

The pincode of Bharda is 483119.

What is the population of Bharda?

Bharda had a total population of 307, including 153 males and 154 females.

How many households are there in Bharda?

Bharda had 71 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bharda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bharda was 74.09%. Male literacy was 88.41% and female literacy was 59.56%.