Barkheda - Goharganj, Raisen

Barkheda is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Barkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda is 484302. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.06 hectares and falls under the 464993 pincode. Obedullaganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Barkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Barkheda village had a total population of 1,821 people, including 935 males and 886 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.84%, with male literacy at 87.04% and female literacy at 76.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Obedullaganj to Barkheda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Barkheda is about 75 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 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