Barhal - Konch, Jalaun

Barhal is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Barhal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhal is 151828. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.46 hectares and falls under the 285205 pincode. Konch is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Barhal

As per Census 2011, Barhal village has a total population of 2,139 people, consisting of 1,060 males and 1,079 females. The village has 395 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 322 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,348 literate and 791 illiterate residents. Additionally, 885 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1391,0601,079
Child Population (0–6 yrs)322156166
Scheduled Castes (SC)885441444
Literate Population1,348798550
Illiterate Population791262529

Nearby Villages of Barhal

Barhal 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)
Chamrauwa KhurdNorth-East1.58 km
Khilli KonchWest1.76 km
KudaiyaSouth-East2.15 km
NaraiyaNorth-West2.17 km
Pipri KalaSouth2.67 km
KailiaSouth-West2.91 km
DudhaiNorth-East2.94 km
MawasaNorth2.98 km
DheraSouth-East3.17 km
KhutelaNorth-East3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barhal

Public transport in the Barhal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konch to Barhal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Barhal is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barhal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Barhal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Barhal

Where is Barhal located?

Barhal village is located in Konch Tehsil, Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barhal?

Barhal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barhal?

The pincode of Barhal is 285205.

What is the population of Barhal?

Barhal has a total population of 2,139, including 1,060 males and 1,079 females.

How many households are there in Barhal?

There are 395 households in Barhal.

What is the literacy rate in Barhal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barhal is 63.02%. Male literacy is 75.28% and female literacy is 50.97%.