Barud Mal - Harsud, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Barud Mal is a village situated in the Harsud tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harsud and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Barud Mal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barud Mal is 505523. The village covers a total geographical area of 929.51 hectares and falls under the 450116 pincode. Chanera(harsud) is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Barud Mal

As per Census 2011, Barud Mal village has a total population of 1,797 people, consisting of 944 males and 853 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,101 literate and 696 illiterate residents. Additionally, 452 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 191 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barud Mal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barud Mal

Barud Mal 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Barud Mal

Barud Mal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhanera, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanera(harsud) to Barud Mal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Barud Mal is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barud Mal

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

Health Facilities in Barud Mal

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

FAQs about Barud Mal