Barhat - Manikpur, Chitrakoot

Barhat is a village situated in the Manikpur tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from Karwi and around 27 km from Chitrakoot. Dhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhat is 155803. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.12 hectares and falls under the 210205 pincode. Karwi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Barhat

As per Census 2011, Barhat village has a total population of 558 people, consisting of 309 males and 249 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 805 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 381 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population558309249
Child Population (0–6 yrs)724131
Scheduled Castes (SC)1216952
Literate Population381234147
Illiterate Population17775102

Nearby Villages of Barhat

Barhat 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)
SinghpurEast1.37 km
AhiraNorth-West1.38 km
Ram TekawaNorth1.96 km
GhusurraWest2.06 km
DhanSouth2.16 km
GhurehtaNorth-East2.39 km
BandhaNorth-West2.63 km
KapuriSouth-East2.70 km
MagarhaiNorth-West2.72 km
RaipuraSouth2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barhat

Barhat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khoh, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karwi to Barhat is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Barhat is about 27 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 Barhat

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

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

Health Facilities in Barhat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Barhat

Where is Barhat located?

Barhat village is located in Manikpur Tehsil, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barhat?

The Gram Panchayat of Barhat is Dhan.

What is the pincode of Barhat?

The pincode of Barhat is 210205.

What is the population of Barhat?

Barhat has a total population of 558, including 309 males and 249 females.

How many households are there in Barhat?

There are 76 households in Barhat.

What is the literacy rate in Barhat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barhat is 68.28%. Male literacy is 75.73% and female literacy is 59.04%.