Barkuhi

Barkuhi is a small township in Chhindwara District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Location

Situated on the banks of Pench River, it lies midway between Junnardeo and Parasia, about 35 km north-west of Chhindwara. The nearest railway stations are Eklehra (1.5 km) and Parasia (5 km). The nearest airport, Nagpur, is 125 km to south-east of Barkuhi. Barkuhi’s population is 18,000.

This place is known in nearby areas because of a central school. This is the only central school in 35 km of radius. Its name is Kendriya vidyalaya barkuhi. Before being given the status of nagar panchayat in 2010, Barkuhi was the largest gram panchayat of Madhya Pradesh. There is a temple located on a hill known as Barah Mandir. All twelve shivlinga located across India are present here.

Barkuhi
town
Barkuhi is located in Madhya Pradesh

Barkuhi
Barkuhi
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 22°12′17″N 78°41′33″ECoordinates: 22°12′17″N 78°41′33″E
Country  India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Chhindwara
Population

 • Total 19,000
Languages

 • Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 code IN-MP
Vehicle registration MP
Nearest city Parasia
Lok Sabha constituency Chhindwara
Vidhan Sabha constituency Parasia