Barkhoa - Begamganj, Raisen

Barkhoa is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Chanbad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkhoa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkhoa is 484082. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.4 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Barkhoa

According to the 2011 Census, Barkhoa village had a total population of 501 people, including 271 males and 230 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.78%, with male literacy at 88.02% and female literacy at 74.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkhoa

Barkhoa 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 Barkhoa

Barkhoa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Barkhoa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Barkhoa is about 73 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 Barkhoa

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

Health Facilities in Barkhoa

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

FAQs about Barkhoa