Barhi

Barhi is a Town and Tehsil in Katni District of Madhya Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Barhi Block (CD) is 03622. Total area of barhi tehsil is 508 km² including 490.10 km² rural area and 18.10 km² urban area. Barhi tehsil has a population of 1,03,512 peoples, out of which urban population is 13,946 while rural population is 89,566. Barhi has a sex ratio of approximately 962 females for every 1,000 males. Barhi tehsil has a population density of 203.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 23,344 houses in the sub-district, including 2,865 urban houses and 20,479 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 55.45% population of barhi tehsil is literate, out of which 65.26% males and 45.25% females are literate.

List of Villages in Barhi Tehsil

Barhi Tehsil has a total of 50 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Barhi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Barhi Tehsil

The population profile of Barhi Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Barhi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Barhi Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.