Barkhera village, Bassi tehsil | Pincode 312601

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Barkhera is a village in Bassi mandal, Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan. It has a population of 249 across 61 households, with a literacy rate of 30.5%. The village is located at 24.849°N, 74.813°E.

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LGD code: 100751
Pincode: 312601
Post office: Nimbahera
Population: 249
Households: 61
Literacy rate: 30.5%
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 140
Distance to district centre: 18 km
Distance to mandal centre: 10 km
Distance to Jaipur: 249 km
Distance to Delhi: 482 km
Nearest railway station: Thambavati Nagri · 18 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Pearl Hospital and Research Centre · 19 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Barkhera compares

By population, Barkhera ranks #67 of 108 villages in Bassi mandal.

Literacy rate

30.5%

−18.8% vs mandal average

Barkhera: 30.5%
Bassi mandal: 49.3%
Chittorgarh district: 53.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

915

−58 vs mandal average

Barkhera: 915
Bassi mandal: 973

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.5 vs mandal average

Barkhera: 4.1
Bassi mandal: 4.6

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

Barkhera at a glance

Barkhera is a village of 249 people in 61 households (Census 2011) in Bassi tehsil, Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, the 67th-largest of 108 villages in Bassi tehsil. Literacy is 31%, 19 points below the tehsil average of 49% and the sex ratio is 915 women per 1,000 men. It lies 18 km from the Chittorgarh district centre, 30 km from Gangrar, the nearest town, 18 km from Thambavati Nagri railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 312601, served by Nimbahera post office; the LGD village code is 100751. The nearest hospital or health centre is Pearl Hospital and Research Centre, 19 km away. The village votes in Bassi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Laxman. The population is estimated at 294 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Barkhera · this village	249	31%	—
Kotri · Bassi	182	44%	1.7 km NW
Bageriya · Bassi	276	62%	2.3 km W
Undri · Bassi	388	51%	2.4 km NW
Amar Pura · Chittaurgarh	529	43%	2.8 km SW
Amar Pura · Bassi	549	59%	2.8 km SW
Dhangliya Khera · Bassi	170	29%	2.9 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barkhera

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
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: 0
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: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: CHITTAURGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 18
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 220.01
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Barkhera

LGD code: 100751
Pincode: 312601
Post office: Nimbahera
Population (Census 2011): 249
Population (projected 2026): 294
Households: 61
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 915
Literacy rate: 30.5%
Coordinates: 24.84882°N, 74.81292°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dausa
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bassi
Member of Parliament: Murari Lal Meena
Member of Legislative Assembly: Laxman
Block / Mandal: Bassi

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 Chittorgarh district level

Then & Now

Barkhera — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

249

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

294

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

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: 249Census 2011
Households: 61Census 2011
Literacy rate: 30.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 915 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2942026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 722026 projection
Active job cards: 1,80,707MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,12,744MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,35,33,230ECI 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: 22.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Jul 2022 · Chittorgarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 17,04,836PMAY-G · 17,04,836 of 22,23,369 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chittorgarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,68,515Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chittorgarh 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 Barkhera

Mandal centre

Bassi · ≈ 10 km

≈ 21 min by car · 25 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chittorgarh · ≈ 18 km

≈ 38 min by car · 45 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,573 people

Gangrar · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 2 min by car · 1 h 14 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Jaipur249 kmcapital
Delhi482 km
Mumbai672 km
Hyderabad913 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationThambavati Nagri18 km
Hospital / PHCPearl Hospital and Research Centre19 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum20 km
CollegeGovernment Polytechnic College, Bhilwara56 km
Police stationCity Police Station57 km

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News from Chittorgarh & Rajasthan

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Rajasthan farmers sell moong below MSP as Govt yet to decide MSP purchase
BusinessLine19h ago
Monsoon withdrawal begins from western Rajasthan
Livemint21h ago
Monsoon expected to withdraw from parts of Rajasthan over next 3-4 days
The Hindu23h ago
IMD: Monsoon exiting Rajasthan as Bay ‘low’ awaits turn to intensify
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IMD confirms monsoon has left Rajasthan: Where will the rain end next?
India Todayyesterday
Southwest monsoon withdraws from some parts of West Rajasthan: IMD
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People often ask about Barkhera

What is the pincode of Barkhera?

The pincode of Barkhera, Bassi tehsil, Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan is 312601. The post office is Nimbahera.

Which post office delivers to Barkhera?

Mail for Barkhera is delivered through Nimbahera post office, pincode 312601, in Bassi tehsil, Chittorgarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barkhera located?

Barkhera is a village in Bassi tehsil of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the population of Barkhera as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barkhera village has a population of 249 across 61 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barkhera in?

Barkhera falls under the Dausa Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Rajasthan.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barkhera in?

Barkhera falls under the Bassi assembly constituency (AC #57) of Rajasthan.

What is the literacy rate in Barkhera?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barkhera village is 30.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Barkhera?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barkhera village is 915 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barkhera?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barkhera, including Indira Gandhi Smartphone Yojana, Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Barkhera from Chittorgarh district centre?

Barkhera is approximately 18 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chittorgarh district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Barkhera?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barkhera village is 100751.

Which is the nearest town to Barkhera?

Gangrar (population 10,573, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 30 km from Barkhera in a straight line.

How big is Barkhera compared to other villages in Bassi tehsil?

Barkhera ranks 67 of 108 villages in Bassi tehsil by Census 2011 population (249 residents).

How far is Barkhera from Jaipur?

Barkhera is about 249 km from Jaipur in a straight line (the state capital of Rajasthan); by road expect roughly 324 km.

How far is Barkhera from Delhi?

Barkhera is about 482 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 626 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Barkhera?

Thambavati Nagri is the nearest railway station to Barkhera, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barkhera?

Pearl Hospital and Research Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barkhera, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Barkhera?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Barkhera, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Who is the MLA of Barkhera?

Barkhera falls under Bassi assembly constituency (AC 57). The sitting MLA is Laxman (INC).

Who is the MP for Barkhera?

Barkhera is in Dausa Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Murari Lal Meena (INC).

What is the population of Barkhera in 2026?

Barkhera is estimated at 294 people in 2026, up about 18% from 249 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barkhera in?

Rajasthan falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Western Dry Region zone (bajra, pulses, mustard; arid) of the ICAR classification; Barkhera in Chittorgarh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)