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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Barhad village had a total population of 2,150 people, including 1,155 males and 995 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.09%, with male literacy at 81.29% and female literacy at 57.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 460.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Barhad