Baghmar - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Baghmar is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Bhatguna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghmar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghmar is 441155. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.07 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Baghmar

As per Census 2011, Baghmar village has a total population of 79 people, consisting of 40 males and 39 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 59 literate and 20 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baghmar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baghmar

Baghmar 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 Baghmar

Baghmar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Baghmar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Baghmar is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghmar

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

Health Facilities in Baghmar

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

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