Bharkheda - Tendukheda, Narsimhapur

Bharkheda is a village situated in the Tendukheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tendukheda and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Dhigsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharkheda is 491457. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.45 hectares and falls under the 487661 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bharkheda 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 Bharkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Bharkheda village had a total population of 468 people, including 248 males and 220 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.93%, with male literacy at 84.93% and female literacy at 59.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharkheda

Bharkheda 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 Bharkheda

Public transport in the Bharkheda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Bharkheda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Bharkheda is about 38 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 Bharkheda

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

Health Facilities in Bharkheda

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

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