Barkheda Basoda - Basoda, Vidisha

Barkheda Basoda is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Barkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkheda Basoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkheda Basoda is 481304. The village covers a total geographical area of 415 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Barkheda Basoda

As per Census 2011, Barkheda Basoda village has a total population of 593 people, consisting of 316 males and 277 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 387 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population593316277
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703733
Scheduled Castes (SC)1649470
Scheduled Tribes (ST)413
Literate Population387234153
Illiterate Population20682124

Nearby Villages of Barkheda Basoda

Barkheda Basoda 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)
Madhopur KhurdSouth1.08 km
BasariyaNorth-West1.69 km
Sanai RampurNorth-East1.74 km
Dafaryai FaridpurSouth-East1.93 km
SabdalpurNorth2.23 km
Karonda KalanSouth-West2.62 km
JonsiNorth-West3.00 km
Kala PathaSouth3.29 km
GajnaiWest3.40 km
RitehriEast3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barkheda Basoda

Barkheda Basoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pabai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Barkheda Basoda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Barkheda Basoda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkheda Basoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Barkheda Basoda

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 Basoda village are given below:

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

FAQs about Barkheda Basoda

Where is Barkheda Basoda located?

Barkheda Basoda village is located in Basoda Tehsil, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barkheda Basoda?

The Gram Panchayat of Barkheda Basoda is Barkheda.

What is the pincode of Barkheda Basoda?

The pincode of Barkheda Basoda is 464221.

What is the population of Barkheda Basoda?

Barkheda Basoda has a total population of 593, including 316 males and 277 females.

How many households are there in Barkheda Basoda?

There are 145 households in Barkheda Basoda.

What is the literacy rate in Barkheda Basoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barkheda Basoda is 65.26%. Male literacy is 74.05% and female literacy is 55.23%.