Barha Kalan - Iglas, Aligarh

Barha Kalan is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Barha Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barha Kalan is 122899. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.57 hectares and falls under the 204101 pincode. Iglas is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Barha Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Barha Kalan village had a total population of 1,031 people, including 559 males and 472 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.54%, with male literacy at 80.56% and female literacy at 52.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Barha Kalan

Barha Kalan 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 Barha Kalan

Barha Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mursan, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iglas to Barha Kalan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Barha Kalan is about 38 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 Barha Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Barha Kalan

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

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