Barkhadi - Narwar, Shivpuri

Barkhadi is a village situated in the Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narwar and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Barkhadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkhadi is 455468. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.7 hectares and falls under the 473880 pincode. Narwar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Barkhadi

According to the 2011 Census, Barkhadi village had a total population of 1,411 people, including 752 males and 659 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.90%, with male literacy at 54.39% and female literacy at 38.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 375, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 406.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkhadi

Barkhadi 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 Barkhadi

Barkhadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narwar to Barkhadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Barkhadi is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkhadi

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

Health Facilities in Barkhadi

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

FAQs about Barkhadi