Barachh - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Barachh is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Baranjh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barachh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barachh is 501156. The village covers a total geographical area of 2309.63 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Barachh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Beohari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sidhi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barachh

As per Census 2011, Barachh village has a total population of 4,552 people, consisting of 2,213 males and 2,339 females. The village has 1,112 households and a sex ratio of 1,056 females per 1,000 males. There are 704 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,437 literate and 2,115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 493 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 997 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,5522,2132,339
Child Population (0–6 yrs)704343361
Scheduled Castes (SC)493221272
Scheduled Tribes (ST)997477520
Literate Population2,4371,4141,023
Illiterate Population2,1157991,316

Nearby Villages of Barachh

Barachh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SannausiEast3.98 km
GuraWest4.55 km
KhaddaEast4.59 km
PurainaSouth-East4.67 km
JharaunsiNorth-East4.87 km
SauntaSouth-West5.38 km
NagnaudiSouth5.47 km
Kirgi BarhaSouth-East5.93 km
DeogaonNorth-West6.02 km
KallehSouth6.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barachh

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Barachh. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Barachh is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Barachh is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barachh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barachh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Barachh

Where is Barachh located?

Barachh village is located in Jaisinghnagar Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barachh?

The Gram Panchayat of Barachh is Baranjh.

What is the pincode of Barachh?

The pincode of Barachh is 484774.

What is the population of Barachh?

Barachh has a total population of 4,552, including 2,213 males and 2,339 females.

How many households are there in Barachh?

There are 1,112 households in Barachh.

What is the literacy rate in Barachh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barachh is 53.54%. Male literacy is 63.90% and female literacy is 43.74%.