Barkheda Dor - Narsinghgarh, Rajgarh
Barkheda Dor is a village situated in the Narsinghgarh tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narsinghgarh and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Barkheda Dor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda Dor is 480230. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.31 hectares and falls under the 465667 pincode. Narsinghgarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Barkheda Dor 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 Dor
According to the 2011 Census, Barkheda Dor village had a total population of 956 people, including 480 males and 476 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.82%, with male literacy at 78.72% and female literacy at 53.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 401.
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 | 956 | 480 | 476 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 166 | 90 | 76 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 401 | 195 | 206 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 520 | 307 | 213 |
| Illiterate Population | 436 | 173 | 263 |
Nearby Villages of Barkheda Dor
Barkheda Dor 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 Dor
Barkheda Dor 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 | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narsinghgarh to Barkheda Dor is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Barkheda Dor is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barkheda Dor
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barkheda Dor village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Barkheda Dor
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 Dor village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Barkheda Dor
Where is Barkheda Dor located?
Barkheda Dor village is located in Narsinghgarh Tehsil, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Barkheda Dor?
Barkheda Dor is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Barkheda Dor?
The pincode of Barkheda Dor is 465667.
What is the population of Barkheda Dor?
Barkheda Dor had a total population of 956, including 480 males and 476 females.
How many households are there in Barkheda Dor?
Barkheda Dor had 241 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barkheda Dor?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkheda Dor was 65.82%. Male literacy was 78.72% and female literacy was 53.25%.