Barwha - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Barwha is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Barwha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barwha is 537475. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.86 hectares and falls under the 441805 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Barwha

According to the 2011 Census, Barwha village had a total population of 2,281 people, including 1,142 males and 1,139 females, living in 543 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.01%, with male literacy at 89.25% and female literacy at 78.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 491, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Barwha

Barwha 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 Barwha

Barwha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Barwha is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Barwha is about 50 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 Barwha

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

Health Facilities in Barwha

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

FAQs about Barwha