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

As per Census 2011, Barkheda village has a total population of 1,821 people, consisting of 935 males and 886 females. The village has 403 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,280 literate and 541 illiterate residents. Additionally, 129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 195 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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