Barkheda Bir - Narsinghgarh, Rajgarh
Barkheda Bir is a village situated in the Narsinghgarh tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narsinghgarh and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Vijaygarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkheda Bir village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda Bir is 480143. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.86 hectares and falls under the 465669 pincode. Narsinghgarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Barkheda Bir village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Biaora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Barkheda Bir
As per Census 2011, Barkheda Bir village has a total population of 353 people, consisting of 170 males and 183 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 224 literate and 129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barkheda Bir are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 353 | 170 | 183 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 46 | 18 | 28 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 23 | 9 | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 34 | 14 | 20 |
| Literate Population | 224 | 137 | 87 |
| Illiterate Population | 129 | 33 | 96 |
Nearby Villages of Barkheda Bir
Barkheda Bir 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 Bir
Barkheda Bir is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 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 Bir is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Barkheda Bir 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 Bir
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barkheda Bir village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Barkheda Bir
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 Bir village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Barkheda Bir
Where is Barkheda Bir located?
Barkheda Bir village is located in Narsinghgarh Tehsil, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barkheda Bir?
The Gram Panchayat of Barkheda Bir is Vijaygarh.
What is the pincode of Barkheda Bir?
The pincode of Barkheda Bir is 465669.
What is the population of Barkheda Bir?
Barkheda Bir has a total population of 353, including 170 males and 183 females.
How many households are there in Barkheda Bir?
There are 87 households in Barkheda Bir.
What is the literacy rate in Barkheda Bir?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkheda Bir is 63.46%. Male literacy is 80.59% and female literacy is 47.54%.