Barkheda - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Barkheda is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Bheropur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda is 491040. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.68 hectares and falls under the 487441 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Barkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Barkheda village had a total population of 516 people, including 230 males and 286 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,243 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.13%, with male literacy at 68.04% and female literacy at 42.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 324.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkheda

Barkheda 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 Barkheda

Barkheda 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 Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Barkheda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Barkheda is about 58 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 Barkheda

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

Health Facilities in Barkheda

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Barkheda