Barakund

Barakund is a village located in Khalwa tehsil of Khandwa district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Khalwa (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Khandwa. As per 2009 stats, Barakund village is also a gram panchayat.

Barakund has its own place in the vibrant Khandwa 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 Barakund

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barakund is 505566. The village spans a total geographical area of 686.21 hectares. Chanera(harsud) is nearest town to Barakund village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Barakund

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,499 766 733
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 288 144 144
Scheduled Castes (SC) 51 29 22
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,416 719 697
Literate Population 731 445 286
Illiterate Population 768 321 447

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

  • The total population of Barakund village is around 1,499, including approximately 766 males and 733 females, with a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 288 children aged 0–6 years in Barakund village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barakund village has 51 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,416 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Barakund village is about 48.77%, with male literacy at 58.09% and female literacy at 39.02%.
  • There are around 275 households in Barakund village.

Connectivity of Barakund

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

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

Nearby Villages of Barakund

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barakund

Where is Barakund located?
Barakund village is situated in Khalwa Tehsil, within the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barakund?
Barakund serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Barakund as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barakund is 1,499, with 766 males and 733 females.
How many households are there in Barakund as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barakund village has a total of 275 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barakund as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barakund is 48.77%. The male literacy rate is 58.09%, while the female literacy rate is 39.02%.