Barha - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Barha is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Barhabada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barha is 490896. The village covers a total geographical area of 907 hectares and falls under the 487334 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Barha 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 Barha

As per Census 2011, Barha village has a total population of 4,612 people, consisting of 2,428 males and 2,184 females. The village has 1,024 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 610 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,764 literate and 1,848 illiterate residents. Additionally, 917 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barha

Barha 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 Barha

Barha 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 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 Barha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Barha is about 75 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 Barha

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

Health Facilities in Barha

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

FAQs about Barha