Barh Khurd - Gangapur, Sawai Madhopur

Barh Khurd is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangapur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Sawai Madhopur. Bidarkhya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barh Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barh Khurd is 077149. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.83 hectares and falls under the 322201 pincode. Gangapur City is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Barh Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Barh Khurd village had a total population of 278 people, including 138 males and 140 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.30%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 50.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population278138140
Child Population (0–6 yrs)623329
Scheduled Castes (SC)1517378
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1549856
Illiterate Population1244084

Nearby Villages of Barh Khurd

Barh Khurd 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Barh BichlaNorth-West0.82 km
JalokharaEast1.02 km
Barh KalanSouth-West1.30 km
AliganjNorth-East1.91 km
Khoontla Ki DhaniNorth2.11 km
HingotiyaSouth-East2.15 km
AstroliEast2.19 km
MotipurSouth2.34 km
PharaspurSouth2.38 km
Khoontla SalaunaNorth-West2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barh Khurd

Barh Khurd 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 Gangapur City, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur City to Barh Khurd is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sawai Madhopur to Barh Khurd is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barh Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Barh Khurd

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Barh Khurd

Where is Barh Khurd located?

Barh Khurd village is located in Gangapur Tehsil, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barh Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Barh Khurd is Bidarkhya.

What is the pincode of Barh Khurd?

The pincode of Barh Khurd is 322201.

What is the population of Barh Khurd?

Barh Khurd had a total population of 278, including 138 males and 140 females.

How many households are there in Barh Khurd?

Barh Khurd had 60 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barh Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barh Khurd was 71.30%. Male literacy was 93.33% and female literacy was 50.45%.