Barchhi - Bankhedi, Narmadapuram

Barchhi is a village situated in the Bankhedi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Bankhedi and around 121 km from Hoshangabad. Barchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barchhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barchhi is 487955. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.85 hectares and falls under the 461990 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Barchhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barchhi

According to the 2011 Census, Barchhi village had a total population of 849 people, including 453 males and 396 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.17%, with male literacy at 73.49% and female literacy at 55.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barchhi

Barchhi 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 Barchhi

Barchhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Barchhi is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Barchhi is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barchhi

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

Health Facilities in Barchhi

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

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