Berkheda - Narwar, Shivpuri

Berkheda is a village situated in the Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narwar and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Berkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berkheda is 455561. The village covers a total geographical area of 831.39 hectares and falls under the 473880 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Berkheda 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 Berkheda

As per Census 2011, Berkheda village has a total population of 1,757 people, consisting of 948 males and 809 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 896 literate and 861 illiterate residents. Additionally, 865 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Berkheda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Berkheda

Berkheda 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 Berkheda

Berkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonagir, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Berkheda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Berkheda is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berkheda

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

Health Facilities in Berkheda

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

FAQs about Berkheda