Barkheda Setu - Goharganj, Raisen

Barkheda Setu is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Barkheda Setu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda Setu is 484256. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.81 hectares and falls under the 462046 pincode. Mandideep is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Barkheda Setu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barkheda Setu

As per Census 2011, Barkheda Setu village has a total population of 1,453 people, consisting of 763 males and 690 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 330 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 490 literate and 963 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 896 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barkheda Setu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barkheda Setu

Barkheda Setu 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 Setu

Barkheda Setu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mandi Dip, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandideep to Barkheda Setu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Barkheda Setu is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkheda Setu

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

Health Facilities in Barkheda Setu

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 Setu village are given below:

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