Bhanpur - Jobat, Alirajpur

Bhanpur is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Wagdi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanpur is 505099. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.11 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanpur village had a total population of 709 people, including 368 males and 341 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.22%, with male literacy at 34.35% and female literacy at 32.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 695.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population709368341
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1257451
Scheduled Castes (SC)1495
Scheduled Tribes (ST)695359336
Literate Population19410193
Illiterate Population515267248

Nearby Villages of Bhanpur

Bhanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
WagdiNorth1.20 km
UmdaSouth-East2.37 km
BhitiSouth-West2.67 km
WanjabaidaNorth2.91 km
Badi KhattaliWest2.96 km
JamniNorth-East3.11 km
IndwanSouth3.47 km
Khattali ChhotiNorth-West4.01 km
DehdalaNorth4.40 km
MachhaliyaSouth-West4.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhanpur

Bhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Bhanpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Bhanpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhanpur

Where is Bhanpur located?

Bhanpur village is located in Jobat Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhanpur is Wagdi.

What is the pincode of Bhanpur?

The pincode of Bhanpur is 457990.

What is the population of Bhanpur?

Bhanpur had a total population of 709, including 368 males and 341 females.

How many households are there in Bhanpur?

Bhanpur had 119 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhanpur was 33.22%. Male literacy was 34.35% and female literacy was 32.07%.