Bamhani - Pithora, Mahasamund

Bamhani is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bamhani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhani is 446388. The village covers a total geographical area of 687.41 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bamhani

According to the 2011 Census, Bamhani village had a total population of 1,606 people, including 749 males and 857 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.87%, with male literacy at 78.28% and female literacy at 60.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 899.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamhani

Bamhani 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 Bamhani

Bamhani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Bamhani is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bamhani is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamhani

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

Health Facilities in Bamhani

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

FAQs about Bamhani