Barha - Deori, Sagar

Barha is a village situated in the Deori tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deori and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Barha (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barha is 461516. The village covers a total geographical area of 892.92 hectares and falls under the 470226 pincode. Deori is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Barha

According to the 2011 Census, Barha village had a total population of 2,234 people, including 1,162 males and 1,072 females, living in 570 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.70%, with male literacy at 81.49% and female literacy at 67.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 239.

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

Nearby Villages of Barha

Barha 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 Barha

Barha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deori to Barha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Barha is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barha

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

Health Facilities in Barha

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

FAQs about Barha