Barah Kalan - Udaipura, Raisen

Barah Kalan is a village situated in the Udaipura tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udaipura and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Barah Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barah Kalan is 485053. The village covers a total geographical area of 469.99 hectares and falls under the 464770 pincode. Udaipura is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Barah Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Barah Kalan village had a total population of 1,094 people, including 569 males and 525 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 85.48% and female literacy at 69.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Barah Kalan

Barah Kalan 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 Barah Kalan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Barah Kalan. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udaipura to Barah Kalan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Barah Kalan is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barah Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Barah Kalan

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

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