Barkheda Jaora - Khacharod, Ujjain

Barkheda Jaora is a village situated in the Khacharod tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khacharod and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Barkheda Jawara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkheda Jaora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda Jaora is 471060. The village covers a total geographical area of 514.82 hectares and falls under the 456224 pincode. Khacharod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Barkheda Jaora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barkheda Jaora

As per Census 2011, Barkheda Jaora village has a total population of 1,259 people, consisting of 626 males and 633 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 710 literate and 549 illiterate residents. Additionally, 174 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barkheda Jaora are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,259626633
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1879196
Scheduled Castes (SC)1749084
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population710473237
Illiterate Population549153396

Nearby Villages of Barkheda Jaora

Barkheda Jaora 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhinodaSouth2.11 km
KesariyaNorth-East2.12 km
DhaturiyaWest2.46 km
SendriNorth-West2.62 km
FarnakhediSouth-West2.85 km
NareliNorth3.58 km
RamnagarWest4.01 km
Lekodiya TankSouth-East4.24 km
DivelEast4.41 km
DodiyaNorth4.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barkheda Jaora

Barkheda Jaora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khachrod, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khacharod to Barkheda Jaora is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Barkheda Jaora is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkheda Jaora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Barkheda Jaora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Barkheda Jaora

Where is Barkheda Jaora located?

Barkheda Jaora village is located in Khacharod Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barkheda Jaora?

The Gram Panchayat of Barkheda Jaora is Barkheda Jawara.

What is the pincode of Barkheda Jaora?

The pincode of Barkheda Jaora is 456224.

What is the population of Barkheda Jaora?

Barkheda Jaora has a total population of 1,259, including 626 males and 633 females.

How many households are there in Barkheda Jaora?

There are 214 households in Barkheda Jaora.

What is the literacy rate in Barkheda Jaora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkheda Jaora is 56.39%. Male literacy is 75.56% and female literacy is 37.44%.