Bahera Bandh - Kotma, Anuppur

Bahera Bandh is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Baherabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahera Bandh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahera Bandh is 501769. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.65 hectares and falls under the 484440 pincode. Bijuri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bahera Bandh

According to the 2011 Census, Bahera Bandh village had a total population of 1,677 people, including 836 males and 841 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.81%, with male literacy at 81.05% and female literacy at 56.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 696.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahera Bandh

Bahera Bandh 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 Bahera Bandh

Bahera Bandh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bijuri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijuri to Bahera Bandh is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Bahera Bandh is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahera Bandh

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

Health Facilities in Bahera Bandh

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

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