Barod - Tyonda, Vidisha

Barod is a village situated in the Tyonda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tyonda and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Barod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barod is 481347. The village covers a total geographical area of 442 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Barod 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 Barod

According to the 2011 Census, Barod village had a total population of 1,132 people, including 616 males and 516 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.30%, with male literacy at 47.32% and female literacy at 32.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Barod

Barod 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 Barod

Public transport in the Barod is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rao Khedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Barod is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Barod is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barod

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

Health Facilities in Barod

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

FAQs about Barod