Barkalan - Behat, Saharanpur

Barkalan is a village situated in the Behat tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Behat and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Badkala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkalan is 108899. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.32 hectares and falls under the 247662 pincode. Saharanpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Barkalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Barkalan

According to the 2011 Census, Barkalan village had a total population of 814 people, including 441 males and 373 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.27%, with male literacy at 64.21% and female literacy at 50.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkalan

Barkalan 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 Barkalan

Barkalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharanpur to Barkalan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Barkalan is about 36 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 Barkalan

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

Health Facilities in Barkalan

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

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