Barhad - Koil, Aligarh

Barhad is a village situated in the Koil tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koil and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Barhad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhad is 122699. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.4 hectares and falls under the 202139 pincode. Vijaygarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Barhad

As per Census 2011, Barhad village has a total population of 2,150 people, consisting of 1,155 males and 995 females. The village has 385 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 395 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,230 literate and 920 illiterate residents. Additionally, 460 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1501,155995
Child Population (0–6 yrs)395225170
Scheduled Castes (SC)460251209
Literate Population1,230756474
Illiterate Population920399521

Nearby Villages of Barhad

Barhad 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)
BiwamaiNorth0.97 km
MaloiEast2.06 km
TikariSouth-West2.39 km
NarrauNorth-West2.65 km
ChandaiyaWest2.84 km
ThiramaiNorth-West3.06 km
ChhonkSouth3.24 km
Vijaigarh DehatNorth-East3.51 km
GangraulSouth-East3.62 km
Bara KalanNorth-West3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barhad

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Barhad. The nearest railway station is Rati Ka Nagla, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaygarh to Barhad is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Barhad is about 37 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 Barhad

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

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

Health Facilities in Barhad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barhad 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 Barhad

Where is Barhad located?

Barhad village is located in Koil Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barhad?

Barhad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barhad?

The pincode of Barhad is 202139.

What is the population of Barhad?

Barhad has a total population of 2,150, including 1,155 males and 995 females.

How many households are there in Barhad?

There are 385 households in Barhad.

What is the literacy rate in Barhad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barhad is 57.21%. Male literacy is 65.45% and female literacy is 47.64%.