Barkhed village, Multai tehsil | Pincode 460663

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

pandu markam

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LGD code: 486337
Pincode: 460663
Post office: Dunawa
Population: 2,376
Households: 562
Literacy rate: 70.3%
Sex ratio: 965 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,346

Census 2011 · in context

How Barkhed compares

By population, Barkhed ranks #6 of 142 villages in Multai mandal.

Literacy rate

70.3%

+3.5% vs mandal average

Barkhed: 70.3%
Multai mandal: 66.8%
Betul district: 59.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

965

−6 vs mandal average

Barkhed: 965
Multai mandal: 971

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.4 vs mandal average

Barkhed: 4.2
Multai mandal: 4.6

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

Barkhed at a glance

Barkhed is a village of 2,376 people in 562 households (Census 2011) in Multai tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, the 6th-largest of 142 villages in Multai tehsil. Literacy is 70%, 4 points above the tehsil average of 67% and the sex ratio is 965 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 460663, served by Dunawa post office; the LGD village code is 486337. The sarpanch is pandu markam. The population is estimated at 2,801 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barkhed

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: MULTAI
Distance to nearest town (km): 14
Distance to district HQ (km): 64
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 14
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 1,000.17
Irrigated area (ha): 190.43
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Barkhed

LGD code: 486337
Pincode: 460663
Post office: Dunawa
Population (Census 2011): 2,376
Population (projected 2026): 2,801
Households: 562
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 965
Literacy rate: 70.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Betul
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Multai
Member of Parliament: Durga Das Uikey
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: pandu markam
Block / Mandal: Multai

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 Betul district level

Then & Now

Barkhed — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,376

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,801

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

562

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

663

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: 2,376Census 2011
Households: 562Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 965 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,8012026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6632026 projection
Active job cards: 1,67,636MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 96,211MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,049NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 76.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 59.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 83.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 56.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Betul district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Betul district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Betul 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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September 2026

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Madhya Pradesh CM announces 10-hour daytime power supply for irrigation

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Man Arrested After Hacking Wife, Three Children To Death In Madhya Pradesh Village

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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MP records 33.2 inches of rain, 89.3% of seasonal quota: 11 days of monsoon season left; cyclone to bring l...

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Madhya Pradesh CM announces 10-hour daytime power supply for irrigation
Hindusthan Samachar English22h ago
Man Arrested After Hacking Wife, Three Children To Death In Madhya Pradesh Village
ETV Bharatyesterday
MP records 33.2 inches of rain, 89.3% of seasonal quota: 11 days of monsoon season left; cyclone to bring l...
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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls
The Indian Express2 days ago
Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection
ChiniMandi2 days ago
MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far
Ground Report2 days ago

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People often ask about Barkhed

What is the pincode of Barkhed?

The pincode of Barkhed, Multai tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh is 460663. The post office is Dunawa.

Which post office delivers to Barkhed?

Mail for Barkhed is delivered through Dunawa post office, pincode 460663, in Multai tehsil, Betul district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barkhed located?

Barkhed is a village in Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Barkhed as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barkhed village has a population of 2,376 across 562 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barkhed?

The current sarpanch of Barkhed gram panchayat is pandu markam.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barkhed in?

Barkhed falls under the Betul Lok Sabha constituency (PC #29) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barkhed in?

Barkhed falls under the Multai assembly constituency (AC #129) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Barkhed?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barkhed village is 70.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Barkhed?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barkhed village is 965 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barkhed?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barkhed, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Barkhed?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barkhed village is 486337.

How big is Barkhed compared to other villages in Multai tehsil?

Barkhed ranks 6 of 142 villages in Multai tehsil by Census 2011 population (2,376 residents).

Who is the MP for Barkhed?

Barkhed is in Betul Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Durga Das Uikey (Durga Das Uikey).

What is the population of Barkhed in 2026?

Barkhed is estimated at 2,801 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,376 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barkhed in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Barkhed in Betul district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Barkhed?

pandu markam is the sarpanch of Barkhed gram panchayat, Multai tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Multai tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)