Barna - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Barna is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Barna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barna is 501087. The village covers a total geographical area of 958.98 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Barna

As per Census 2011, Barna village has a total population of 1,137 people, consisting of 593 males and 544 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 567 literate and 570 illiterate residents. Additionally, 419 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barna

Barna 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 Barna

Public transport in the Barna is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhataini, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Barna is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Barna is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barna

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

Health Facilities in Barna

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

FAQs about Barna