Barkuwa - Karera, Shivpuri

Barkuwa is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Semara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkuwa is 455696. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.5 hectares and falls under the 473665 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Barkuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Barkuwa village had a total population of 727 people, including 388 males and 339 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.29%, with male literacy at 86.23% and female literacy at 58.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkuwa

Barkuwa 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 Barkuwa

Barkuwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karari, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Barkuwa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Barkuwa is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkuwa

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

Health Facilities in Barkuwa

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

FAQs about Barkuwa