Barhai village, Ramnagar tehsil | Pincode 485881

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

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LGD code: 464602
Pincode: 485881
Post office: Ramnagar (Satna)
Population: 425
Households: 102
Literacy rate: 61.4%
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 202
Distance to district centre: 49 km
Distance to mandal centre: 29 km
Distance to Bhopal: 414 km
Distance to Delhi: 634 km
Nearest railway station: Beohari · 29 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Barhai compares

By population, Barhai ranks #112 of 193 villages in Ramnagar mandal.

Literacy rate

61.4%

+5.7% vs mandal average

Barhai: 61.4%
Ramnagar mandal: 55.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

950

−13 vs mandal average

Barhai: 950
Ramnagar mandal: 963

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.2 vs mandal average

Barhai: 4.2
Ramnagar mandal: 4.4

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

Barhai at a glance

Barhai is a village of 425 people in 102 households (Census 2011) in Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh, the 112th-largest of 193 villages in Ramnagar tehsil. Literacy is 61%, 6 points above the tehsil average of 56% and the sex ratio is 950 women per 1,000 men. It lies 49 km from the Maihar district centre, 29 km from Beohari railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 485881, served by Ramnagar (Satna) post office; the LGD village code is 464602. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 9 km away. The sarpanch is rambali bais, and the village votes in Amarpatan assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Rajendra Kumar Singh. The population is estimated at 501 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Barhai · this village	425	61%	—
Barhai · Gopadbanas	1,266	46%	0 km N
Barhai · Beohari	759	57%	0 km N
Barhai · Pali	853	50%	0 km N
Barhai · Churhat	—	—	0 km N
Barhai · Sohagpur	471	41%	0 km N
Murtihai · Ramnagar	699	59%	0.7 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barhai

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: AMARPATAN
Distance to district HQ (km): 112
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 62
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 99.6
Irrigated area (ha): 3.57
Forest area (ha): 27.92

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

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Key facts — Barhai

LGD code: 464602
Pincode: 485881
Post office: Ramnagar (Satna)
Population (Census 2011): 425
Population (projected 2026): 501
Households: 102
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 950
Literacy rate: 61.4%
Coordinates: 24.25899°N, 81.32777°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Satna
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Amarpatan
Member of Parliament: Ganesh Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Rajendra Kumar Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: rambali bais
Block / Mandal: Ramnagar

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 Maihar district level

Then & Now

Barhai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

425

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

501

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

102

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

120

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: 425Census 2011
Households: 102Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 950 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5012026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1202026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Maihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Maihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Maihar 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 Barhai

Mandal centre

Ramnagar · ≈ 29 km

≈ 59 min by car · 1 h 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Maihar · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 40 min by car · 1 h 59 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal414 kmcapital
Delhi634 km
Kolkata742 km
Hyderabad819 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBeohari29 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital9 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India32 km
Petrol pumpIndianOil32 km
Police stationPolice Station Manpur59 km

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September 2026

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BJP names Biplab Deb state in-charge, Chandrashekhar general secretary in Madhya Pradesh
The New Indian Express19h ago
Strong weather system to hit MP on 25–26 September: Extremely heavy rain alert for eastern districts; 10 di...
Bhaskar Englishyesterday
In MP, 33 farmers got loans for greenhouses that never existed; EOW finds Rs 9.7-crore fraud
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 13,790 crore for infrastructure and irrigation projects
The News Mill2 days ago
Heavy rain in MP from September 24, final monsoon spell: 33.9 inches rainfall so far; wind-rain damages Gan...
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People often ask about Barhai

What is the pincode of Barhai?

The pincode of Barhai, Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh is 485881. The post office is Ramnagar (Satna).

Which post office delivers to Barhai?

Mail for Barhai is delivered through Ramnagar (Satna) post office, pincode 485881, in Ramnagar tehsil, Maihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barhai located?

Barhai is a village in Ramnagar tehsil of Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Barhai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barhai village has a population of 425 across 102 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barhai?

The current sarpanch of Barhai gram panchayat is rambali bais.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barhai in?

Barhai falls under the Satna Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barhai in?

Barhai falls under the Amarpatan assembly constituency (AC #66) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Barhai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barhai village is 61.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Barhai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barhai village is 950 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barhai?

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

How far is Barhai from Maihar district centre?

Barhai is approximately 49 km (straight-line) from the centre of Maihar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Barhai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barhai village is 464602.

How big is Barhai compared to other villages in Ramnagar tehsil?

Barhai ranks 112 of 193 villages in Ramnagar tehsil by Census 2011 population (425 residents).

How far is Barhai from Bhopal?

Barhai is about 414 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 538 km.

How far is Barhai from Delhi?

Barhai is about 634 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 825 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Barhai?

Beohari is the nearest railway station to Barhai, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barhai?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barhai, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Barhai?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Barhai, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Barhai?

IndianOil is the nearest petrol pump to Barhai, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Who is the MLA of Barhai?

Barhai falls under Amarpatan assembly constituency (AC 66). The sitting MLA is Dr. Rajendra Kumar Singh (INC).

Who is the MP for Barhai?

Barhai is in Satna Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ganesh Singh (Ganesh Singh).

What is the population of Barhai in 2026?

Barhai is estimated at 501 people in 2026, up about 18% from 425 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barhai 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; Barhai in Maihar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Barhai?

rambali bais is the sarpanch of Barhai gram panchayat, Ramnagar tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Ramnagar 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)