Barkheda Amardas - Narsinghgarh, Rajgarh
Barkheda Amardas is a village situated in the Narsinghgarh tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narsinghgarh and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Barkheda Amardas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda Amardas is 480184. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.13 hectares and falls under the 465669 pincode. Narsinghgarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Barkheda Amardas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narsinghgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Barkheda Amardas
According to the 2011 Census, Barkheda Amardas village had a total population of 1,378 people, including 693 males and 685 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.13%, with male literacy at 75.34% and female literacy at 50.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,378 | 693 | 685 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 201 | 101 | 100 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 335 | 175 | 160 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 743 | 446 | 297 |
| Illiterate Population | 635 | 247 | 388 |
Nearby Villages of Barkheda Amardas
Barkheda Amardas is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Barkheda Amardas
Barkheda Amardas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narsinghgarh to Barkheda Amardas is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Barkheda Amardas is about 74 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 Amardas
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barkheda Amardas village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Barkheda Amardas
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 Amardas village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Barkheda Amardas
Where is Barkheda Amardas located?
Barkheda Amardas village is located in Narsinghgarh Tehsil, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Barkheda Amardas?
Barkheda Amardas is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Barkheda Amardas?
The pincode of Barkheda Amardas is 465669.
What is the population of Barkheda Amardas?
Barkheda Amardas had a total population of 1,378, including 693 males and 685 females.
How many households are there in Barkheda Amardas?
Barkheda Amardas had 326 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barkheda Amardas?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkheda Amardas was 63.13%. Male literacy was 75.34% and female literacy was 50.77%.