Barkheda Khurd - Badarwas, Shivpuri

Barkheda Khurd is a village situated in the Badarwas tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badarwas and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Barkhedakhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkheda Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda Khurd is 455972. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.84 hectares and falls under the 473885 pincode. Badarwas is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Barkheda Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Barkheda Khurd village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 644 males and 588 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.75%, with male literacy at 62.15% and female literacy at 35.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 308.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkheda Khurd

Barkheda Khurd 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 Barkheda Khurd

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Barkheda Khurd. The nearest railway station is Rayser, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badarwas to Barkheda Khurd is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Barkheda Khurd 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 Barkheda Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Barkheda Khurd

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 Khurd village are given below:

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