Badarkha - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Badarkha is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Badrakha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badarkha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badarkha is 456210. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.1 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Badarkha

According to the 2011 Census, Badarkha village had a total population of 2,889 people, including 1,596 males and 1,293 females, living in 538 households. The sex ratio was 810 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.17%, with male literacy at 72.81% and female literacy at 44.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 559, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Badarkha

Badarkha 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 Badarkha

Badarkha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Burhpura, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Badarkha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Badarkha is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badarkha

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

Health Facilities in Badarkha

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

FAQs about Badarkha