Barkheda Loya - Garoth, Mandsaur
Barkheda Loya is a village situated in the Garoth tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garoth and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Barkheda Loya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda Loya is 469370. The village covers a total geographical area of 517.2 hectares and falls under the 458880 pincode. Garoth is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Barkheda Loya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Garoth Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandsour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Barkheda Loya
As per Census 2011, Barkheda Loya village has a total population of 2,319 people, consisting of 1,161 males and 1,158 females. The village has 577 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,544 literate and 775 illiterate residents. Additionally, 472 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barkheda Loya are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,319 | 1,161 | 1,158 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 241 | 128 | 113 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 472 | 227 | 245 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,544 | 944 | 600 |
| Illiterate Population | 775 | 217 | 558 |
Nearby Villages of Barkheda Loya
Barkheda Loya 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Barrakhedi | South-West | 1.48 km |
| Jassakhedi | West | 2.22 km |
| Basgon | North-West | 2.26 km |
| Bawdikheda | South-West | 2.28 km |
| Banjari | North | 2.73 km |
| Didor | North-East | 3.00 km |
| Bhilkhedi | North | 3.09 km |
| Hingoriya | South-West | 3.38 km |
| Borkhedi | South-West | 3.47 km |
| Piplyajati | West | 3.62 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Barkheda Loya
Barkheda Loya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurlas, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garoth to Barkheda Loya is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Barkheda Loya is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barkheda Loya
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barkheda Loya village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Barkheda Loya
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barkheda Loya village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Barkheda Loya
Where is Barkheda Loya located?
Barkheda Loya village is located in Garoth Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barkheda Loya?
Barkheda Loya is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Barkheda Loya?
The pincode of Barkheda Loya is 458880.
What is the population of Barkheda Loya?
Barkheda Loya has a total population of 2,319, including 1,161 males and 1,158 females.
How many households are there in Barkheda Loya?
There are 577 households in Barkheda Loya.
What is the literacy rate in Barkheda Loya?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkheda Loya is 66.58%. Male literacy is 81.31% and female literacy is 51.81%.