Barhi, Katni
Barhi is a town and a Nagar Parishad in Katni district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Barhi | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Nickname(s): Barhi | |
  Barhi Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Barhi Barhi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23.9°N 80.8°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Katni |
| Government | |
| • Type | democracy |
| Area rank | top |
| Elevation | 361 m (1,184 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 13,946 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
| Vehicle registration | MP |
Geography
Barhi is located at 23.9°N 80.8°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 361 metres (1,184 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Barhi had a population of 13,946 Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Barhi has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 62% of the males and 38% of the females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
By Bus
Barhi is served by five main road bus services daily two hours from the district headquarters.
By Rail
Khanna Banjari Railway Station
Vijayraghavgarh is around 25 kilometres (16 mi) away. There is a Barhi to Katni bus service in every 10 minutes.
References
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Barhi
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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