Barchhi - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Barchhi is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Barchhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barchhi is 490867. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.78 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Barchhi

As per Census 2011, Barchhi village has a total population of 1,316 people, consisting of 673 males and 643 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 609 literate and 707 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 202 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barchhi are given below:

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Barchhi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Barchhi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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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