Barela - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Barela is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Varela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barela is 456136. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.13 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Barela

According to the 2011 Census, Barela village had a total population of 779 people, including 421 males and 358 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.29%, with male literacy at 67.67% and female literacy at 44.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 439, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 171.

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

Nearby Villages of Barela

Barela 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 Barela

Barela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Barela is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Barela is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barela

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

Health Facilities in Barela

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

FAQs about Barela