Indian Village Directory

Barhi Village

Barhi is an inhabited village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 488938, the Census 2011 record lists 1,168 people in 296 households and the reported area is 131 hectares. The local references include Dhimarkheda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katni at about 50 km.

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Quick answer: Barhi is a village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 488938 and 1,168 people in 296 households.
Village Code488938
Population1,168
Households296
Area131 hectares
Nearest TownKatni

Key Village Facts

Village
Barhi
Census Village Code
488938
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Katni
District Census Code
450
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhimarkheda
Sub-district Census Code
03626
CD Block
Dhimarkheda
Households
296
Population
1,168
Male Population
588
Female Population
580
Sex Ratio
986.39
Area
131 hectares
Area
1.31 sq km
Nearest Town
Katni
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Barhi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,168 people, 131 hectares of reported area and Katni as the nearest town reference for Barhi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKatni
Sub-districtDhimarkheda
CD BlockDhimarkheda
  • Barhi falls under Dhimarkheda Sub-district in Katni district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 488938.
  • The record lists 1,168 people living in 296 households.
  • The reported village area is 131 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katni.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density891.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.95 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.83%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share17.29%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share50%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Barhi in the official administrative record. Census village code 488938 and Dhimarkheda CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
450
Sub-district Census Code
03626
Village Census Code
488938
CD Block Code
0208
CD Block Name
Dhimarkheda

Location and Distance

Katni is the nearest town listed for Barhi, about 50 km away. Katni is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhimarkheda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Katni
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
131 hectares
Area
1.31 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,168 people in 296 households, with 588 male residents and 580 female residents. The average household size is 3.95, and SC share is 2.83% and ST share is 17.29% for Barhi. Population density works out to about 891.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
296
Total Population
1,168
Male Population
588
Female Population
580
Sex Ratio
986.39
Average Household Size
3.95
SC Population
33
SC Male Population
17
SC Female Population
16
SC Population Share
2.83
ST Population
202
ST Male Population
102
ST Female Population
100
ST Population Share
17.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Barhi list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Barhi include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Barhi.

Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Barhi include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Barhi is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 11 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Barhi show that net sown area is 106 hectares and irrigated land is 53 hectares (50% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
106.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
53 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
53.0
Canals Area In Hectares
37 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
14 hectares

Other Available Details

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Others
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barhi village located?

Barhi is in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Barhi village in?

Barhi village is in Katni district.

Which state is Barhi village in?

Barhi village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Barhi under?

Barhi comes under Dhimarkheda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Barhi?

The Census village code of Barhi is 488938.

What is the population of Barhi village?

The village record lists 1,168 people and 296 households for Barhi.

How many households are in Barhi village?

The village record lists 296 households for Barhi.

What is the male and female population of Barhi?

The record lists 588 male residents and 580 female residents for Barhi.

What is the sex ratio of Barhi village?

The sex ratio of Barhi is 986.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Barhi village?

The reported geographical area of Barhi is 131 hectares.

What is the population density of Barhi village?

The approximate population density of Barhi is 891.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Barhi?

The nearest town listed for Barhi is Katni, about 50 km away.

How far is Barhi from the district headquarters?

Barhi is about 50 km from Katni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Barhi from the sub-district headquarters?

Barhi is about 12 km from Dhimarkheda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Barhi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary school for Barhi.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Barhi?

For Barhi, net sown area is 106 hectares and irrigated land is 53 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Barhi.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Barhi.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.