Bam
About Bam
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Bam village is 019159. Bam village is located in Bharari tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 45km away from district headquarter Bharari. Bharari is the sub-district headquarter of Bam village. As per 2009 stats, Bumm is the gram panchayat of Bam village.
The total geographical area of village is 373.92 hectares. Bam has a total population of 1,981 peoples, out of which male population is 984 while female population is 997. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of bam village is 78.39% out of which 84.45% males and 72.42% females are literate. There are about 442 houses in bam village. Pincode of bam village locality is 174028.
When it comes to administration, Bam village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Bam village comes under Ghumarwin Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency. Ghumarwin is nearest town to bam village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Bam
The population details of Bam cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,981 | 984 | 997 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 182 | 91 | 91 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 490 | 246 | 244 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,553 | 831 | 722 |
| Illiterate Population | 428 | 153 | 275 |
Connectivity of Bam
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bam
Where is Bam located?
Bam village is situated in Bharari Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bam?
The Gram Panchayat of Bam is Bumm (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Bam?
The pincode of Bam is 174028, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Bam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bam is 1,981, with 984 males and 997 females.
How many households are there in Bam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Bam village has a total of 442 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bam is 78.39%. The male literacy rate is 84.45%, while the female literacy rate is 72.42%.