Barkheda - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Barkheda is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Pipariya Non serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda is 490610. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.59 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Barkheda village had a total population of 228 people, including 128 males and 100 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 781 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.82%, with male literacy at 93.58% and female literacy at 80.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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 Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Barkheda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Barkheda is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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