Berkhandi - Barnala, Sawai Madhopur

Berkhandi is a village situated in the Barnala tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Bamanwas and around 55 km from Sawai Madhopur. Goth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berkhandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berkhandi is 077340. The village covers a total geographical area of 1008.33 hectares and falls under the 322214 pincode. Gangapur City is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Berkhandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bamanwas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Berkhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Berkhandi village had a total population of 2,906 people, including 1,543 males and 1,363 females, living in 614 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.52%, with male literacy at 76.08% and female literacy at 40.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 741, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Berkhandi

Berkhandi 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 Berkhandi

Berkhandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nomoda, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur City to Berkhandi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sawai Madhopur to Berkhandi is about 55 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 Berkhandi

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

Health Facilities in Berkhandi

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

FAQs about Berkhandi