Barod - Badarwas, Shivpuri

Barod is a village situated in the Badarwas tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badarwas and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Barod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barod is 455980. The village covers a total geographical area of 1481.71 hectares and falls under the 473885 pincode. Badarwas is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Barod 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 Barod

According to the 2011 Census, Barod village had a total population of 2,267 people, including 1,146 males and 1,121 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.76%, with male literacy at 62.19% and female literacy at 39.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 483, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 514.

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

Nearby Villages of Barod

Barod 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 Barod

Public transport in the Barod is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badarwas, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badarwas to Barod is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Barod is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barod

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

Health Facilities in Barod

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

FAQs about Barod