Barkheda - Vijaypur, Sheopur
Barkheda is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Laxmanpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkheda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda is 451367. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Barkheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Barkheda
According to the 2011 Census, Barkheda village had a total population of 544 people, including 298 males and 246 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 826 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.66%, with male literacy at 45.78% and female literacy at 28.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 544 | 298 | 246 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 82 | 49 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 69 | 40 | 29 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 174 | 114 | 60 |
| Illiterate Population | 370 | 184 | 186 |
Nearby Villages of Barkheda
Barkheda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Barkheda
Barkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Barkheda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Barkheda is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barkheda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barkheda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Barkheda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barkheda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Barkheda
Where is Barkheda located?
Barkheda village is located in Vijaypur Tehsil, Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barkheda?
The Gram Panchayat of Barkheda is Laxmanpura.
What is the pincode of Barkheda?
The pincode of Barkheda is 476332.
What is the population of Barkheda?
Barkheda had a total population of 544, including 298 males and 246 females.
How many households are there in Barkheda?
Barkheda had 87 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barkheda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkheda was 37.66%. Male literacy was 45.78% and female literacy was 28.17%.