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

According to the 2011 Census, Barachh village had a total population of 4,552 people, including 2,213 males and 2,339 females, living in 1,112 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.33%, with male literacy at 75.61% and female literacy at 51.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 493, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 997.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Barachh