Barkhera - Chaksu, Jaipur

Barkhera is a village situated in the Chaksu tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaksu and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jaipur. Barkhera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkhera is 080987. The village covers a total geographical area of 566.37 hectares and falls under the 303903 pincode. Chaksu is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Barkhera

As per Census 2011, Barkhera village has a total population of 1,673 people, consisting of 849 males and 824 females. The village has 267 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 306 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 946 literate and 727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 343 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 833 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barkhera are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barkhera

Barkhera 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 Barkhera

Barkhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shivdaspura Padampura, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaksu to Barkhera is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Barkhera is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkhera

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

Health Facilities in Barkhera

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

FAQs about Barkhera