Baraj - Shahgarh, Sagar

Baraj is a village situated in the Shahgarh tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahgarh and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Baraj (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraj is 460347. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.78 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Shahgarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Baraj

As per Census 2011, Baraj village has a total population of 1,858 people, consisting of 965 males and 893 females. The village has 429 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,158 literate and 700 illiterate residents. Additionally, 648 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baraj are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baraj

Baraj 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 Baraj

Baraj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tikamgarh, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahgarh to Baraj is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Baraj is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraj

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

Health Facilities in Baraj

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

FAQs about Baraj