Barha - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Barha is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Barhachhota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barha is 491388. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.64 hectares and falls under the 487225 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Narsingpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barha

According to the 2011 Census, Barha village had a total population of 1,534 people, including 803 males and 731 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.58%, with male literacy at 84.65% and female literacy at 65.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Barha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Barha is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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