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

As per Census 2011, Bahera Bandh village has a total population of 1,677 people, consisting of 836 males and 841 females. The village has 452 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,006 literate and 671 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 696 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bahera Bandh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,677836841
Child Population (0–6 yrs)215113102
Scheduled Castes (SC)223113110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)696343353
Literate Population1,006586420
Illiterate Population671250421

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KoryaNorth-West2.00 km
BenibaharaEast2.15 km
KyontarNorth3.31 km
KudriEast3.40 km
BhathadandWest3.49 km
Dogariya KhurdSouth-West3.51 km
KothiNorth-West4.31 km
Saja TolaNorth-East4.86 km
JalsarEast4.92 km
BhuilaNorth-East5.36 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bahera Bandh

Where is Bahera Bandh located?

Bahera Bandh village is located in Kotma Tehsil, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bahera Bandh?

The Gram Panchayat of Bahera Bandh is Baherabandh.

What is the pincode of Bahera Bandh?

The pincode of Bahera Bandh is 484440.

What is the population of Bahera Bandh?

Bahera Bandh has a total population of 1,677, including 836 males and 841 females.

How many households are there in Bahera Bandh?

There are 452 households in Bahera Bandh.

What is the literacy rate in Bahera Bandh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bahera Bandh is 59.99%. Male literacy is 70.10% and female literacy is 49.94%.