Bamhni - Chhura, Gariyaband

Bamhni is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Chhura and around 103 km from Raipur. Dwartara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamhni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhni is 445195. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.39 hectares and falls under the 493996 pincode. Chhura is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bamhni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bamhni

According to the 2011 Census, Bamhni village had a total population of 623 people, including 304 males and 319 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.77%, with male literacy at 92.64% and female literacy at 75.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 324.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bamhni

Bamhni is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bamhni

Bamhni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arand, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhura to Bamhni is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Bamhni is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamhni

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bamhni village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bamhni

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bamhni village are given below:

FAQs about Bamhni