Barji

Barji is a village located in Rithi tehsil of Katni district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Rithi (tehsildar office) and 46km away from district headquarter Katni. As per 2009 stats, Barji village is also a gram panchayat.

Barji has its own place in the vibrant Katni region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Barji

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barji is 488194. The village spans a total geographical area of 605.23 hectares. Katni is nearest town to Barji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 46km away.

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Population of Barji

Below is a concise population overview of Barji as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,749 898 851
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 236 122 114
Scheduled Castes (SC) 583 291 292
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 35 20 15
Literate Population 953 603 350
Illiterate Population 796 295 501

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Barji village:

  • The total population of Barji village is around 1,749, including approximately 898 males and 851 females, with a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 236 children aged 0–6 years in Barji village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barji village has 583 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 35 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Barji village is about 54.49%, with male literacy at 67.15% and female literacy at 41.13%.
  • There are around 425 households in Barji village.

Connectivity of Barji

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barji. As per the 2011 stats, Barji had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Barji

Knowing the nearby villages of Barji helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barji.

Chargawan Baklehata Bargawan Ghunghachi Sookha Deori Khurd Kaina Tihkari Kupiya Basudha Chiruhala

Frequently Asked Questions about Barji

Where is Barji located?
Barji village is situated in Rithi Tehsil, within the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barji?
Barji serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Barji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barji is 1,749, with 898 males and 851 females.
How many households are there in Barji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barji village has a total of 425 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barji as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barji is 54.49%. The male literacy rate is 67.15%, while the female literacy rate is 41.13%.