Barachh - Karwi, Chitrakoot

Barachh is a village situated in the Karwi tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karwi and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Chitrakoot. Barachh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barachh is 155709. The village covers a total geographical area of 535.23 hectares and falls under the 210202 pincode.

Barachh 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 Chitrakoot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barachh

According to the 2011 Census, Barachh village had a total population of 1,034 people, including 555 males and 479 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.93%, with male literacy at 83.73% and female literacy at 62.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170.

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 Population1,034555479
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19494100
Scheduled Castes (SC)1709476
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population621386235
Illiterate Population413169244

Nearby Villages of Barachh

Barachh 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)
PitupurWest1.57 km
SambhapurNorth-West1.67 km
Manhai MafiEast1.91 km
Mawai PaharaNorth-West2.24 km
BandariWest2.30 km
Bharatpur TarawNorth2.54 km
SirkhoriWest3.19 km
Chhapara MafiEast3.24 km
DholbajaNorth-West3.32 km
Amenpur ChhiwalahaNorth-East3.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barachh

Barachh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bharat Kup, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chitrakoot to Barachh is about 28 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 Barachh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Barachh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Barachh

Where is Barachh located?

Barachh village is located in Karwi Tehsil, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Barachh?

Barachh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barachh?

The pincode of Barachh is 210202.

What is the population of Barachh?

Barachh had a total population of 1,034, including 555 males and 479 females.

How many households are there in Barachh?

Barachh had 184 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barachh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barachh was 73.93%. Male literacy was 83.73% and female literacy was 62.01%.