Barfa - Samudrapur, Wardha

Barfa is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Barfa village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barfa is 534637. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.2 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Barfa

According to the 2011 Census, Barfa village had a total population of 507 people, including 256 males and 251 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.01%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 70.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Barfa

Barfa 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 Barfa

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Barfa. The nearest railway station is Hinganghat, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Barfa is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Barfa is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barfa

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

Health Facilities in Barfa

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

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