Barkhedi Kurwai - Basoda, Vidisha

Barkhedi Kurwai is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Orangpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkhedi Kurwai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkhedi Kurwai is 481168. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Barkhedi Kurwai

According to the 2011 Census, Barkhedi Kurwai village had a total population of 277 people, including 139 males and 138 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.11%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 59.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkhedi Kurwai

Barkhedi Kurwai 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 Barkhedi Kurwai

Barkhedi Kurwai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganj Basoda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Barkhedi Kurwai is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Barkhedi Kurwai is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkhedi Kurwai

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

Health Facilities in Barkhedi Kurwai

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

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