Barhi village, Devbhog tehsil | Pincode 493890

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

harlal manjhi

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LGD code: 445615
Pincode: 493890
Post office: Deobhog
Population: 708
Households: 230
Literacy rate: 37.1%
Sex ratio: 1023 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 381
Distance to district centre: 376 km
Distance to mandal centre: 512 km
Distance to Raipur: 306 km
Distance to Delhi: 635 km
Nearest railway station: Khanna Banjari · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government hospital Singaudi · 15 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Barhi compares

By population, Barhi ranks #56 of 94 villages in Devbhog mandal.

Literacy rate

37.1%

−10.5% vs mandal average

Barhi: 37.1%
Devbhog mandal: 47.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,023

−2 vs mandal average

Barhi: 1,023
Devbhog mandal: 1,025

Household size

people per home

3.1

−0.4 vs mandal average

Barhi: 3.1
Devbhog mandal: 3.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Barhi at a glance

Barhi is a village of 708 people in 230 households (Census 2011) in Devbhog tehsil, Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh, the 56th-largest of 94 villages in Devbhog tehsil. Literacy is 37%, 11 points below the tehsil average of 48% and the sex ratio is 1,023 women per 1,000 men. It lies 376 km from the Gariyaband district centre, under 1 km from Khanna Banjari railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 493890, served by Deobhog post office; the LGD village code is 445615. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government hospital Singaudi, 15 km away. The sarpanch is harlal manjhi, and the village votes in Kondagaon assembly constituency, represented by MLA Lata Usendi. The population is estimated at 3,206 in 2026, up 353% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Barhi · this village	708	37%	—
Bichpura · Barhi	3,969	49%	4.2 km SE
Bichpura · Badwara	159	51%	4.2 km SE
Karaundi Kalan · Barhi	2,403	47%	4.5 km S
Karaundi Kalan · Birsinghpur	261	54%	4.5 km S
Bujbuja · Barhi	3,022	51%	4.3 km W
Karaundi · Pushparajgarh	1,807	54%	4.8 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barhi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 9
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GARIYABAND
Distance to nearest town (km): 120
Distance to district HQ (km): 230
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 13
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): SUKLIBHATA
Total area (ha): 338.65
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 32.38

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Barhi

LGD code: 445615
Pincode: 493890
Post office: Deobhog
Population (Census 2011): 708
Population (projected 2026): 3,206
Households: 230
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1023
Literacy rate: 37.1%
Coordinates: 23.90273°N, 80.81588°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bastar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kondagaon
Member of Parliament: Mahesh Kashyap
Member of Legislative Assembly: Lata Usendi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: harlal manjhi
Block / Mandal: Devbhog

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Gariyaband district level

Then & Now

Barhi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

708

Census 2011 baseline

+352.8%

Population · 2026

3,206

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

230

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 708Census 2011
Households: 230Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1023 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,2062026 proj. · +352.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,34,492MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,07,227MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,011NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 72.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 81.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 81.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gariyaband district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gariyaband district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gariyaband district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Barhi

Mandal centre

Devbhog · ≈ 512 km

≈ 17 h 31 min by car · 20 h 49 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Gariyaband · ≈ 376 km

≈ 12 h 52 min by car · 15 h 16 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Raipur306 kmcapital
Delhi635 km
Hyderabad764 km
Kolkata785 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKhanna Banjari<1 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment hospital Singaudi15 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank35 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum33 km
Police stationBandhavgarh Police Chowki29 km

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Quick answers

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What is the pincode of Barhi?

The pincode of Barhi, Devbhog tehsil, Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh is 493890. The post office is Deobhog.

Which post office delivers to Barhi?

Mail for Barhi is delivered through Deobhog post office, pincode 493890, in Devbhog tehsil, Gariyaband district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barhi located?

Barhi is a village in Devbhog tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Barhi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barhi village has a population of 708 across 230 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barhi?

The current sarpanch of Barhi gram panchayat is harlal manjhi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barhi in?

Barhi falls under the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barhi in?

Barhi falls under the Kondagaon assembly constituency (AC #83) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Barhi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barhi village is 37.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Barhi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barhi village is 1023 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barhi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barhi, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Barhi from Gariyaband district centre?

Barhi is approximately 376 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gariyaband district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Barhi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barhi village is 445615.

How big is Barhi compared to other villages in Devbhog tehsil?

Barhi ranks 56 of 94 villages in Devbhog tehsil by Census 2011 population (708 residents).

How far is Barhi from Raipur?

Barhi is about 306 km from Raipur in a straight line (the state capital of Chhattisgarh); by road expect roughly 398 km.

How far is Barhi from Delhi?

Barhi is about 635 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 826 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Barhi?

Khanna Banjari is the nearest railway station to Barhi, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barhi?

Government hospital Singaudi is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barhi, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Barhi?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Barhi, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Barhi?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Barhi, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 43 km.

Who is the MLA of Barhi?

Barhi falls under Kondagaon assembly constituency (AC 83). The sitting MLA is Lata Usendi (BJP).

Who is the MP for Barhi?

Barhi is in Bastar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mahesh Kashyap (BJP).

What is the population of Barhi in 2026?

Barhi is estimated at 3,206 people in 2026, up about 353% from 708 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barhi in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Barhi in Gariyaband district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Barhi?

harlal manjhi is the sarpanch of Barhi gram panchayat, Devbhog tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Devbhog tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-08
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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People often ask about Barhi

What is the pincode of Barhi?

Which post office delivers to Barhi?

In which district is Barhi located?

What is the population of Barhi as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Barhi?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barhi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barhi in?

What is the literacy rate in Barhi?

What is the sex ratio in Barhi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barhi?

How far is Barhi from Gariyaband district centre?

What is the LGD code of Barhi?

How big is Barhi compared to other villages in Devbhog tehsil?

How far is Barhi from Raipur?

How far is Barhi from Delhi?

Which is the nearest railway station to Barhi?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barhi?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Barhi?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Barhi?

Who is the MLA of Barhi?

Who is the MP for Barhi?

What is the population of Barhi in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Barhi in?

Who is the sarpanch of Barhi?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Barhi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Barhi on the map

Latest posts

Chhattisgarh sugar mill distributes 50 kg sugar to over 11,000 shareholder farmers at Rs 30/kg

Make local body, panchayat polls more transparent, inclusive and tech-driven: Chhattisgarh Governor

Make local body, panchayat polls more transparent, inclusive and tech-driven: Chhattisgarh Governor

Notable persons of Barhi

Open jobs in Barhi

Upcoming events

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Bastar Dussehra