Barhi Tehsil - Katni, Madhya Pradesh
Barhi is an administrative tehsil in the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Barhi is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Pipariya Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 508 km², including 490.10 km² rural area and 18.10 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 962 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Barhi Tehsil
Barhi Tehsil has a total of 51 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badagaon | Rural | Baranmahgavan |
| 2 | Bagaiha | Rural | Chhindhai Pipariya |
| 3 | Bagdara | Rural | Bamhori |
| 4 | Bagdari | Rural | Bamhori |
| 5 | Bahirghata | Rural | Khirhani |
| 6 | Bamhori | Rural | Bamhori |
| 7 | Bangaon | Rural | Banganwa |
| 8 | Banjar Barela | Rural | Karela |
| 9 | Banjar Kothiya Mahgawan | Rural | Kuthiya Mahgwan |
| 10 | Baran Mahgawan | Rural | Baranmahgavan |
| 11 | Barela | Rural | Salaiya Sihora |
| 12 | Barhi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Barmani | Rural | Barmani |
| 14 | Bichpura | Rural | Bichpura |
| 15 | Biruhali | Rural | Barmani |
| 16 | Bujbuja | Rural | Bujbuja |
| 17 | Chhindahai Pipariya | Rural | Chhindhai Pipariya |
| 18 | Gabdi Nipaniya | Rural | Harwaha |
| 19 | Gadauwa (Gadauha) | Rural | Bujbuja |
| 20 | Godhan Kap | Rural | Nadawan |
| 21 | Hadarhata | Rural | Hadarhata |
| 22 | Harrwah | Rural | Harwaha |
| 23 | Jaguwa | Rural | Jaguva |
| 24 | Jajagarh | Rural | Barmani |
| 25 | Jhiriya | Rural | Lurmi |
| 26 | Kachhdari | Rural | Chhindhai Pipariya |
| 27 | Kanor | Rural | Kannaur |
| 28 | Karaundi Kalan | Rural | Karondikala |
| 29 | Karaundi Khurd | Rural | Karondikhurd |
| 30 | Karchulha | Rural | Hadarhata |
| 31 | Karela | Rural | Karela |
| 32 | Keolari | Rural | Salaiya Sihora |
| 33 | Khanna Banjari | Rural | Banganwa |
| 34 | Khirhni | Rural | Khirhani |
| 35 | Khitauli | Rural | Khitoli |
| 36 | Kuthiya Mahgawan (Muhga) | Rural | Kuthiya Mahgwan |
| 37 | Kuwan | Rural | Kuwan |
| 38 | Lurmi | Rural | Lurmi |
| 39 | Machhmachha | Rural | Kuwan |
| 40 | Midaki | Rural | Khitoli |
| 41 | Midara | Rural | Khitoli |
| 42 | Mohni | Rural | Sutari |
| 43 | Nadawan | Rural | Nadawan |
| 44 | Paraswara Kalan | Rural | Paraswara Kala |
| 45 | Pipariya Kalan | Rural | Pipariyakala |
| 46 | Salaiya Sihora | Rural | Salaiya Sihora |
| 47 | Simariya Sani | Rural | Sironja Gadariya |
| 48 | Sironja Gadariya | Rural | Sironja Gadariya |
| 49 | Surajpura | Rural | Nadawan |
| 50 | Sutari | Rural | Sutari |
| 51 | Tali Rohaniya | Rural | Kuthiya Mahgwan |
Population of Barhi Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Barhi Tehsil has a total population of 1,03,512 people, consisting of 52,747 males and 50,765 females. There are 23,344 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 204 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,03,512 | 89,566 | 13,946 |
| Male Population | 52,747 | 45,536 | 7,211 |
| Female Population | 50,765 | 44,030 | 6,735 |
| Total Households | 23,344 | 20,479 | 2,865 |
| Population Density | 204 / km² | 183 / km² | 770 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 57,397 literate people and 16,825 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10,097 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 33,509 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,825 | 14,748 | 2,077 |
| Literate Population | 57,397 | 48,131 | 9,266 |
| Illiterate Population | 46,115 | 41,435 | 4,680 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10,097 | 8,473 | 1,624 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 33,509 | 31,834 | 1,675 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.